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In stark contrast to the drama of the Manchester derby, Southampton made headlines for an entirely different reason. The team set an unwanted record as the quickest club to be relegated from the Premier League, with seven games remaining in the season. Their struggles have been well-documented, characterized by a tumultuous season filled with poor decisions and dismal performances.
The appointment of Russell Martin, following a notable unbeaten run last season, was expected to rejuvenate the squad, but his tenure yielded only six points before Ivan Jurich took over and managed just four. This change, along with the club’s decision-making at multiple levels, raised alarms about the health of the franchise.