Saints back in winning form

The hard work and spirit that have helped many teams dig their way out of trouble proved crucial for Southampton on Saturday, according to manager Ronald Koeman, whose side snapped a five-game losing streak in emphatic fashion.

A 3-0 victory that came courtesy of Romelu Lukaku's own goal and strikes from Graziano Pelle and Maya Yoshida helped bring a smile back to Koeman's face.

"That's the best medicine," the manager said on the club website. "To have a good positivity about the game is important because winning games brings players with more confidence.