Match Report: Leicester City 3 Southampton 2

Rickie Lambert's controversial own goal proved decisive as Leicester claimed three much-needed points in a 3-2 win against Southampton.The Foxes were promotion favourites at the start of the season after making several acquisitions but it was Southampton who led the pack going into the game having won their first four matches. That made for an entertaining afternoon at the King Power Stadium, with the hosts finding themselves 2-0 up in the early stages through goals from Darius Vassell and Richie Wellens.Andy King was the orchestrator for the first, capitalising on being afforded too much space to send in a delicious centre, which Vassell nudged past Kelvin Davis and into the net.Jeffery Schlupp, looking a constant threat after replacing the injured David Nugent, held the ball up brilliantly before teeing up Wellens, who struck a gorgeous curler off the inside of the post from 25 yards for the second.Dan Harding pulled a goal back for Saints, nodding in Adam Lallana's cross, before the defining moment came just before the break when Lambert headed past his own goalkeeper. The goal was given, much to the visitors' dismay, despite Sol Bamba appearing to push the Saints striker.David Connolly then pulled another goal back for Nigel Adkins' men after the break - another header - but it proved in vain as Leicester claimed the points.

Southampton Sign Bristol City's Fontaine in £1m Deal

Southampton have agreed a fee with Bristol City for centre half Liam Fontaine.

An initial bid worth £400,000 was turned down on Monday, but Saints returned yesterday with an improved offer, which was enough to tempt the City board into selling.

The club will reportedly pay £800,000 up front, with potential add-ons taking the fee beyond the £1m mark.

Fontaine, who had expressed his desire to talk to Southampton, travelled south last night to discuss personal terms.

The 25-year-old, who has been troubled with an ankle problem, must now complete a medical before his switch to St Mary's can be finalised.

Match Report: Ipswich 2 Southampton 5

Southampton made it three wins from three league matches following a seven-goal thriller at Ipswich.Rickie Lambert opened the scoring with a 12-yard finish and then curled his second into the bottom corner.
David Connolly converted Guly Do Prado's square ball to make it 3-0 before Town reduced the arrears thanks to strikes from Keith Andrews and substitute Jay Emmanuel-Thomas.The pacy Adam Lallana ended the comeback with two low efforts late on.Nigel Adkins's Saints have now scored nine goals in three matches and have won their last nine matches stretching back to last season.The visitors created other chances, with Lallana dragging his shot wide inside the first four minutes while Guly was also fractions off target with a fierce strike.Ipswich also had more opportunities to score. Midfielder Lee Bowyer picked up a lofted ball before firing a shot that was saved by former Town stopper Kelvin Davis.Aaron Cresswell came close to opening his Ipswich account but sent his left-footed strike wide.

Ipswich are 16th having lost two and won one of their three league fixtures.

Southampton capture Fox

Burnley defender Danny Fox has joined Southampton.

The left-back joins the Saints for an undisclosed seven-figure fee after agreeing a four-year deal with the newly promoted Championship club.

Fox's departure from Turf Moor ends an 18-month stay with the Clarets for the Scotland international following his arrival from Celtic at the end of the January, 2010 transfer window.

The former Coventry City and Walsall defender, 25, went on to make 50 League appearances for the Clarets.

Arsenal close in on £12m Oxlade-Chamberlain deal

Arsenal are poised to complete the £12m signing of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain from Southampton  and also hope to confirm two further additions to their squad this week.Negotiations for Oxlade-Chamberlain, who will be 18 next Monday, have been protracted, with Southampton understood to have been holding out for a sell-on fee of around 40pc. However, further talks have resulted in an agreement being neared on a deal that would involve Arsenal paying around £7m up front and then a further £5m dependent on various performance-related add-ons.The deal should be completed this week, with personal terms expected to be a formality. After such a difficult summer, the signing of Oxlade-Chamberlain represents a considerable coup for Arsenal. Liverpool had an offer turned down in January, while Manchester United also asked to be kept informed of any deal's progress.

Oxlade-Chamberlain has always made it clear that his preference is for Arsenal and, although he is unlikely to feature prominently in the Premier or Champions League this season, he will be given his chance in the Carling Cup and potentially the FA Cup.

Match Report:Southampton 3 Leeds 1

Southampton made the ideal start to their return to the Championship with an emphatic home win over Leeds.Nigel Adkins' side were the more fluent attacking force throughout and struck twice in an entertaining first half.Dean Hammond fired home a long range effort to give them the lead, before Adam Lallana doubled it with a neat, curling finish from inside the area.The win was sealed by a third from David Connolly, but Max Gradel scored a late consolation penalty for Leeds.The result continues Southampton's fine form from last season, which saw them gain promotion from League One.For Leeds though it is an extremely poor start, following what was an impressive campaign last term, in which they just missed out on a play-off place.The home side made most of the early running at St Mary's, but it was Leeds who had the first clear sight of goal when Jonny Howson found space to strike at goal from inside the area. However, his shot was straight at home keeper Kelvin Davis, who blocked.A minute later, the visitors were behind when Hammond was allowed to charge to within shooting distance and curl a shot past the diving Andy Lonergan from 22 yards.Both teams sought to push forward, but it was Southampton who looked the more dangerous and they extended their lead in the 25th minute.

Rickie Lambert found Lallana on the right and he cut inside in the area before curling a shot into the far corner.

The midfielder could have added a third for the home team when Guly Do Prado's cross found him in the box with only Lonergan to beat from six yards, but the keeper blocked superbly.

Leeds began the second half with intent, seeking to gain a foothold in the match, but instead they soon conceded a decisive third goal.

Connolly found Lallana wide left before collecting the midfielder's return pass and slotting into the far corner of the goal from the edge of the area.

Leeds boss Simon Grayson introduced Billy Paynter and the striker was given a superb chance to give his side a lifeline when he was put clear on goal by Adam Clayton, but he dwelt on his shot and Davis was able to save.

In stoppage time, United did register on the scoreline when Aaron Martin was adjudged to have handled in the area and Gradel fired in the resulting spot kick.