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Theo Walcott - Back in training, unlikely to start Walcott (undisclosed) returned to training this week ahead of Sunday's match against Wolves, according to manager Ralph Hasenhuttl. "Theo has this week started being part of the te...

Impact Walcott has missed the last two matches, but it looks like he could at least make the bench Sunday. While he started the first two matches of the season, he was dropped to the bench after that and didn't appear against Newcastle. At this point, it seems like he lost his starting role to Mohamed Elyounoussi.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Stephens - Out up to three months Stephens could be out up to three months after injuring the tendon in his knee over the weekend, according to manager Ralph Hasenhuttl.

Impact The injury didn't look good upon occurrence and now the bad news is out. Stephens will likely be out until December, which means Jan Bednarek and Mohammed Salisu will be called upon together with Lyanco possibly getting some time as he works up his fitness. Stephens had started the first five league matches of the season.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gab & Juls clash over VAR decisions in Man City vs. Southampton ' ESPN FC

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • YOUTUBE

James Ward Prowse - Copies some of previous stat line Ward-Prowse attempted six crosses and five corner kicks during a 0-0 draw Saturday against Manchester City.

Impact Ward-Prowse attempted an equal amount of crosses and corner kicks that he recorded the previous Saturday versus West Ham. The midfielder will try to maintain a similar statistical output when Southampton hosts Wolverhampton on Sept. 26.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Armstrong - Attempts four shots Armstrong attempted four shots during a 0-0 draw Saturday against Manchester City.

Impact Armstrong has been able to shoot the ball multiple times regardless of Southampton's opponent. He averaged 3.2 shots across five Premier League appearances. Armstrong only needs more goals, which the striker will have numerous opportunities to record.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Bednarek - Helps maintain superb clean sheet Bednarek recorded five clearances, four interceptions and three blocks during a 0-0 draw Saturday against Manchester City.

Impact Bednarek was Southampton's best defender en route to a clean sheet against the Premier League champions. He recorded more clearances, interceptions and blocks than any of his teammates did. Those were a promising indication that Bednarek could still compete for starts.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alex McCarthy - Maintains clean sheet again McCarthy maintained the clean sheet during a 0-0 draw Saturday against Manchester City.

Impact McCarthy recorded consecutive clean sheets against teams that finished better than seventh place during the 2020-21 Premier League. The goalkeeper will try to maintain another one when Southampton hosts a less successful Wolverhampton team on Sept. 26.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pep Guardiola: Manchester City draw v. Southampton a 'fair result' ' Premier League

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Man City held 0-0 by Southampton to drop more points in EPL

A near-capacity crowd has failed to inspire Manchester City as the English Premier League champion was held by Southampton to a frustrating 0-0 at Etihad Stadium

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Guardiola's fears realized as City draws; Mane's 100th goal

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola's fears were realized when his side drew with Southampton 0-0 and dropped points in the English Premier League for the second time in five gam...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jack Stephens - Leaves injured Saturday Stephens was forced off in the first half with a possible knee injury in Saturday's match against Manchester City.

Impact Stephens fell down after a non-contact injury and grabbed the back of his knee, usually a bad sign. The hope is that it's nothing serious, but if he's forced to miss time, Mohamed Salisu and Jan Bednarek are likely to start together.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Man City, Bayern in good form; pressure on Lille

Manchester City has scored at least five goals in each of its last four home games in all competitions

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Guardiola defends his plea for 'more fans' at Man City game

A clash has broken out between Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and a section of the team’s fans after he called for “more people” to attend the Premier League home match agai...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stuart Armstrong - Remains without timeline Armstrong (calf) has yet to return to training and doesn't have a timeline to return, according to manager Ralph Hasenhuttl. He is "still out with injury, so it will take a little...

Impact Armstrong hasn't trained in at least a month and his return date keeps getting pushed back. At this point, there's a chance he doesn't return before the October international break, a big surprise given that this injury has kind of been pushed under the rug in the early season.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

William Smallbone - Working up fitness in training Smallbone (ACL) has been training all week and is slowly building back his fitness, according to manager Ralph Hasenhuttl.

Impact This is a nice update on Smallbone, but he'll likely need multiple weeks of full training before he's an option again. He's only missed eight months with an ACL injury, so it's at least been a quick recovery and a return should be expected in the coming weeks.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shane Long - Back in training Long (COVID-19) returned to training and is an option for Saturday's match against Manchester City.

Impact Long is again an option, but that doesn't mean much for Southampton. He's a full-time bench option at this point in his career and unless an injury occurs, that's not going to change this season.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Theo Walcott - Will remain out Walcott (undisclosed) will miss Saturday's trip to Man City and "it will take a little bit of time to come back," according to manager Ralph Hasenhuttl.

Impact This isn't a great update on Walcott and it's still unknown the exact injury he's dealing with. This sounds like he could be out until the international break, which means more time for Mohamed Elyounoussi, which probably isn't a bad thing for Southampton.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rice clearance rescues West Ham in 0-0 draw at Southampton

Declan Rice cleared a header off the goalline in stoppage time to salvage a point for West Ham in a 0-0 draw at Southampton in the English Premier League

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alex McCarthy - Three saves in draw McCarthy made three saves during Saturday's 0-0 draw with West Ham.

Impact McCarthy kept his first clean sheet of the campaign during Saturday's draw, shutting West Ham out. The keeper was excellent all match and well-earned the clean sheet. He will be pushed to his limits Saturday, away to Manchester City.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mohammed Salisu - Eight clearances in draw Salisu made eight clearances and four interceptions during Saturday's scoreless draw with West Ham.

Impact Salisu was excellent defensively shutting West Ham down repeatedly in the final third. The defender has excelled behind the ball all season and shows no signs of slowing down. Next up is a Saturday trip against the reigning Champions, Manchester City.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

James Ward Prowse - Six crosses in draw Ward-Prowse sent in six crosses (one accurate) during Saturday's goalless draw with West Ham.

Impact Ward-Prowse failed to get much done Saturday, despite plenty of opportunity. The midfielder took his usual duty on set-pieces but just couldn't get the ball behind the defense. In the end it was by far his worst performance of the season and he has next to no chance to turn it around Saturday, away to Manchester City.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Armstrong - Held quiet for draw Armstrong shot twice (once on goal), creating one chance during Saturday's scoreless draw with West Ham.

Impact Armstrong's two shots were co-high's for his team, but failed to put much pressure on West Ham. The forward has been quiet since scoring in his first appearances, and will need to break out to reach his sky-high potential. Next up is a nigh on impossible trip to Manchester City on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nathan Redmond - Two shots in draw Redmond shot twice off target during Saturday's scoreless draw with West Ham.

Impact Redmond got forward consistently but did nothing with the opportunity, and never tested the Hammer's net. The forward has limited fantasy value, and poor upside unless he turns the clock back five years. Next up is the toughest match on the calendar, away to Manchester City on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

'The kid can run through puddles and not make a splash': When Theo Walcott burst on the scene aged 16 Theo Walcott’s debut may have ended goalless, yet his name is etched into the history books on the south coast

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

William Smallbone - Expected to train this week Smallbone (ACL) is expected to return to training this week, according to manager Ralph Hasenhuttl. "We have not forced any duels with him. We have not forced any uncontrolled move...

Impact Smallbone tore his ACL in January, so a return this week puts his return at about nine months, which is normal. He'll still need a month of training to get back his fitness and feel well enough on the pitch to return to the squad and even then, he doesn't have a role in league play.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE