There has been little to cheer about for supporters of Southampton Football Club this season. Southampton were promoted back to the Premier League last summer at the first time of asking via victory over Leeds United in the Championship’s play-off final,

The physicality of the Premier League is a major reason why newly promoted sides struggle, Southampton manager Ivan Juric said.

Southampton’s drop back into the Championship has been confirmed following their defeat to Tottenham, with Saints relegated despite having seven games of the Premier League season left to play.