Meridian Premier League

Southampton has confirmed that Sport Republic, a London-based investment firm, has acquired a controlling stake in the football club.

They got a vital win at Everton but Aston Villa picked up a point, which condemned The Cherries to the Championship. Relegation means the loss of lucrative television money but also players and possibly the manager, Eddie Howe.

Southampton travel to Swansea in the Barclays Premier League this weekend. We have all you need to know ahead of the fixture.