Alexander Isak scored twice as Newcastle beat rock-bottom Southampton 3-1 at St Mary's on Saturday to climb to fourth in the Premier League table.

Southampton are willing to add Reading ace Andre Garcia to their defensive ranks in January. A few days ago, Hull City negotiated a loan move to sign Southampton's Charlie Taylor. Though the defender is yet to be convinced, the general feeling remains that he will depart through the exit door.

Follow live coverage as Southampton face Newcastle United today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

Southampton manager Ivan Juric: "I think today my guys gave everything they have. They are fighting well, playing well, creating chances. Of course Newcastle is the better team. I don't have many negative things to say to my guys."

Newcastle United travel to face Southampton in the Premier League with the visitors looking to break into the top four.

Southampton have now lost six consecutive home league games for the first time in their history. Related topics. Southampton; Premier League; Football

Southampton have made a decent fist of it in their past two games, against Manchester United and Nottingham Forest, but they still ended up losing both of them.

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Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe called striker Alexander Isak outstanding on Saturday after his two goals against Southampton put the Sweden international firmly in the race for the Premier League golden boot.

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Liverpool has kept up its charge towards the Premier League title by thrashing Ipswich 4-1 and staying six points clear at the top.