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Wrexham gets a rude welcome to the Championship as Southampton twice strikes late for 2-1 win

Wrexham has been denied a Hollywood-style ending on its return to English soccer’s second tier as relegated Premier League team Southampton has struck twice in the final minutes to...

AUGUST 9 • Associated Press

Whips in seven crosses Manning had one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Leicester City.

Impact Manning led the Southampton attacking effort Saturday with seven attempted crosses (three accurate), though the Saints were unable to muster a goal in a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Leicester City. The defender also led the team with five corners while tracking back to make four clearances and an interception during his 90-minute shift. Manning has started on the left side of the Southampton formation in eight successive fixtures and has supplied one assist over that span; his lone goal contribution on the season.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Assists from set piece Manning assisted once to go with five crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Fulham.

Impact Manning whipped an out-swinging, left-footed ball into the box from a set piece Saturday to open the scoring and give Southampton an early 1-0 lead. The defender created three chances and made three clearances over his 90 minutes of play. Manning has earned a nod in the starting XI in seven successive Premier League fixtures, creating 12 chances and assisting once over the seven-match stretch.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Logs six crosses, two accurate Manning recorded two shots (one on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus West Ham United.

Impact Unsurprisingly, the wing-back Manning's most reliable asset is his crosses. Across his last five appearances, he logged 30 crosses (nine accurate) and 10 corners. Unfortunately for Manning, even with 72 crosses (22 accurate), 27 corners and 27 chances created this season, he has no assists.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Six crosses vs Spurs Manning recorded six crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 3-1 defeat versus Tottenham Hotspur.

Impact Manning recorded six crosses for the fourth time this season Sunday, however he failed to record a single accurate cross. He also created one chance and did not take a shot on the attack. On the defensive end he intercepted two passes, blocked one shot and won five duels before he was subbed off in the 64th minute for Welington.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Nine crosses in defeat Manning generated nine crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Wolverhampton.

Impact Manning attempted nine crosses, his most for the season, completing three and creating three chances. With his five corners, he has continued his run of being the second-highest set piece taker for the club.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Four crosses Sunday Manning registered four crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 5-0 defeat versus Tottenham Hotspur.

Impact Manning recorded four crosses Sunday, his sixth time in his last eight matches with four or more. He also won two tackles and intercepted two passes before he was subbed off in the 62nd minute for Yukinari Sugawara.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Six crosses in draw Manning recorded one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Friday's 1-1 draw versus Brighton.

Impact Manning attempted a team-high six crosses (zero accurate) during his 90 minutes of play Friday as Southampton battled to a 1-1 draw with Brighton Hove & Albion. The fullback returned to the starting XI after being left on the bench as an unused substitute in Southampton's previous fixture versus Liverpool. Over his last three appearances (three starts) Manning has attempted 16 crosses (three accurate) and eight corners, creating four chances. Friday's matches marked the first appearnace of the season in which he has played the full 90 minutes.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE