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Pompey head for Oakwell test in confident mood
Portsmouth
Pompey face another big test of their promotion credentials when they travel to Barnsley.

Hasenhuttl Speaks Ahead Of The Arsenal Game
Southampton
The new Saints manager has been speaking to the press ahead of his first home game in charge of the team and it couldn't be much tougher with Arsenal as the visitors.

Injuries biting as QPR prep for a very Pulis Christmas - Preview
Queens Park Rangers
Angel Rangel, Geoff Cameron and Tomer Hemed are all medium term injured, QPR have no wins in four games, and Tony Pulis' horribly functional Middlesbrough side are in town on Saturday. Happy holidays.

Three Back From Injury To Face The Gunners
Southampton
Saints could have three back from injury and available to face Arsenal on Sunday to boost Ralph Hasenhuttl's chances of a first win in charge.

Opportunity for Brown with Saiz on his way
Leeds United
It now seems almost certain that Samuel Saiz will be leaving us in the new year, while Izzy Brown is on his way back to the fitness level required to play for Marcello Bielsa.

Saints Invite The Fans To Say Prost With Ralph Hasenhuttl !!!
Southampton
Saints season ticket holders have been receiving a nice surprise from the club through the post over the past day or so!

Why So Many Tickets Left Unsold In The Northam End !
Southampton
Since Saints moved to St Mary's the Northam End has traditionally been where the hard core support assembled, the section of the ground from where the noise emanated, but it seems no longer !

Bolton Awaydaze
Leeds United
On Saturday we visit to Bolton Wanderers, with kick-off at 3pm, as for once we’re not being televised live on Sky Sports. Maybe we’re really not famous any more!

Refwatch: Dale v Plymouth
Rochdale
Hull referee Carl Boyeson will be the man in the middle for Dale’s League One fixture against Plymouth on Saturday.