The 39-year-old was initially placed in temporary charge for the second time this season following the dismissal of Nathan Jones, just three months after Ralph Hasenhuttl was relieved of his duties shortly before the World Cup break.
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Jones takes over from Ralph Hasenhuttl at St Mary’s after the Austrian manager was sacked on Monday.
Speculation over the 55-year-old’s future emerged on Sunday afternoon following the Saints’ 4-1 home defeat to Newcastle United in the Premier League – their eighth top-flight loss of the season – with one report suggesting that an announcement to relieve him of his duties could be made in the next few days.
The 26-year-old Nigerian, who used to play for Rangers, was used in several different roles in his past clubs.
The 21-year-old striker transferred to the Championship outfit for a reported £1.5million fee after scoring just four goals in 32 Premier League appearances for Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side.
The Saints had Jannick Vestergaard sent off early on, but managed to take a shock lead in the second half.
Dan N’Lundulu marked his first senior start for the Saints with a maiden goal for the club in the 17th minute at their St Mary’s ground before England’s James Ward-Prowse put the result beyond doubt a minute from time
Both teams are still searching for their first points of the 2020-21 campaign, with Burnley losing at Leicester City in their belated opener and Southampton having lost two from two so far.
City’s reign as Premier League champions ended last week, but they responded with a 4-0 thrashing of newly crowned winners Liverpool on Thursday.
Hojbjerg, 24, has repeatedly been linked with a move away from the club and recently expressed a desire to play in the Champions League.
The 52-year-old was appointed at St Mary’s in December 2018 and has proved a popular appointment, turning around his side’s fortunes after a 9-0 home defeat to Leicester in October.
Liverpool’s final match before the mid-season break sees them welcome an in-form Southampton side to Anfield this afternoon.
The forward’s brace inspired a 3-1 win which lifted the Saints out of the Premier League drop zone – and plunged Villa into it.
Two teams in desperate need of a Premier League victory face off this afternoon when Southampton welcome fellow strugglers Everton to St Mary’s.
Southampton defender, Wesley Hoedt, has sealed a deadline day move to Belgian Pro League side Royal Antwerp on a season-long loan, the Premier League club said on Monday.
Southampton have signed Mali international Moussa Djenepo on a four-year deal from Standard Liege, the Premier League club said on Thursday.