Southampton apologise to Derby after surpassing Premier League record: ‘Sorry if we got your hopes up’

The Independent

The Independent

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Brentford's pursuit of a first-ever European qualification gained strength with their 1-0 victory over already-relegated Ipswich Town, while Brighton & Hove Albion claimed a 2-0 win at Wolverhampton Wanderers to keep them within touching distance of playing in Europe next season.
Hindustan Times
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Rock bottom and relegated Southampton had looked likely to equal Derby County's season-low tally of 11 points in 2007-08, but the draw moved them to 12 as their fans at a sun-drenched St Mary's Stadium sung loudly in celebration.
Deccan Herald
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Even as the party anthems blasted out under sunny Manchester skies and the home fans showed their appreciation after a seven-goal thriller, the celebratory mood could not fully mask the undertone of disappointment at the Joie Stadium, for a club wondering what might have been.
Guardian
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Under interim manager Simon Rusk, Southampton picked up their 12th point of the campaign to avoid becoming the worst team in Premier League history, finally moving ahead of the tally Derby County managed in 2008.
The Telegraph

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