Southampton are running out of time to generate even a modicum of hope for a great escape as Crystal Palace visit St. Mary's on Wednesday.

Who owns Manchester City? Chinese businessman Gao Jisheng is the chairman and majority shareholder of Southampton FC with an approximately 80% stake in the club.

Villa have ramped up their academy recruitment - so it's no wonder you wanted to read more about the best players coming through

Southampton want a staggering £100 million to allow star forward and reported Manchester United target Tyler Dibling to leave this summer. United are expected to be in the market for attacking reinforcements, and Dibling – who can operate both out wide and in an advanced midfield role – is believed to be of interest to the side.

Aston Villa will be aiming to continue their run in the Champions League as they come up against French giants Paris Saint-Germain but the Ligue 1 side have been handed a controversial boost

Jacob is a football reporter covering Aston Villa for The Athletic. Previously, he followed Southampton FC for The Athletic after spending three years writing about south coast football ...

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