2016/2017 SEASON: DECEMBER FIXTURE:

HULL CITY VS SOUTHAMPTON:

A very interesting match to start the month with, away against the Hull.  I predicted a tough game ahead as they are a very defensive side.  A difficult side to break down especially in their home matches.

Huddlestone will be their dictator in the midfield, will assign Neves to close him down. 

Good run of late.  Let's continue!

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A good 1-0 win for us.  We converted one of the two shots on target.  Ugly win but most importantly is the 3 points.

AJAX VS SOUTHAMPTON:

This match is not that important to us because we had qualified to the next round but a win will stand us at No.1 in the group.

Anyways, I'm resting few of my key players for this game.

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The biggest loss in our EURO Cup match.  Let's move forward and focus in the EPL matches.  We are standing at No. 1 at the moment.  I'm starting to believe that we can win the title this season.  

SOUTHAMPTON VS CRYSTAL PALACE:

Looking forward for this match after EURO Cup disappointment.  A tough match ahead but I am expecting a win for sure at home.

Benteke, Zaha and Townsend will be leading their attacking line.  Cabaye will be dictating their game in the middle of the park.  

I am looking to forward to earn 3 points for this match.

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A bad performance by us today.  Concede in 72 minutes is always a disappointment.

MAN CITY VS SOUTHAMPTON:

Difficult match ahead.  After a bad result in the previous game, I hope the team will do their best in this game.  Man City will be the favourite for this game but I believe in my team's ability.

We have to wary in all of their players, specifically Aguero.  One of the best striker in the world.

Origi is unavailable for this match.  Austin will lead the line and I'll be focusing on counter attacking game for this one.  

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What a win away from home!  What a performance!  A win is definitely a bonus for us.  Our team is brimming with confidence at the moment.  Hooray!

TOTTENHAM VS SOUTHAMPTON:

After a tough match and a brilliant performance in previous game, I expect the same for this game.  I am expecting a win this time around.  I believe we can create wonder.

Kane will key for them but let's not forget the threat of Erikson and also Lamela.  

I just hope we can secure another 3 points in a week.

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A very disappointing match.  They dominating us in this match.  We had chance to qualify but couldn't convert it.  Disappointment!

SOUTHAMPTON VS EVERTON:

We are looking for home comfort for this game after the loss to Tottenham.  I realized that we miss Origi goal scoring habit.  

Lukaku will be key for Everton alongside Bolasie and Barkley. 

We will try to control the match and attack from the flank.  We are to test Coleman and Baines' pace for this match.

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A good win for us!  What a performance by Ward-Prowse dictating the game in the middle of the park.

SOUTHAMPTON VS WEST HAM:

Another home match in our fixture.  Hectic fixture in the month of December due to festive period but we have the squad depth to deal with thanks to my intelligent summer signing.

West Ham is performing very well in the league at the moment.  The likes of Payet and Lanzini is always a threat to any team.  

We will do it again without Origi due to injury but we will do our best to beat them with our home support.

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3-0 win!  A brace from Austin.  He is showing that he is there fighting for his first team spot.  A good headache for any manager.  

SOUTHAMPTON VS SUNDERLAND:

The last game before the start of New Year.  I am going to encourage the team to go for win so that all of us can celebrate a good New Year end the half season standing at the top of table. 

Defoe will be a threat for sure.  We are going to mark him tightly.

Let's hope Austin can continue his goal scoring form!

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What a win for us!  Another brace from Austin!  What a game!  4-0 win at home always please the fan.  

Half a season gone and we are at the top of EPL.  Honestly, I did not expect this for our first season.  Commitment from the whole team is the key reason why we are here at the top.