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Why Southampton are wearing yellow against Man City

Southampton have ditched their traditional red and white stripes for a special yellow kit against Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley. The commemorative strip marks the 50th anniversary of the Saints' iconic 1976 victory over Manchester United - the only major trophy in the club's history. Tonda Eckert’s side hope the "lucky charm" kit can inspire another Wembley miracle against the Premier League leaders.

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Secret weapon? Harwood-Bellis has the ear of City-slayer Keane

Southampton could boast a secret weapon in the FA Cup semi-finals, with Taylor Harwood-Bellis having the ear of Roy Keane - a man that loved to slay Manchester City in his playing days. The United legend is on hand to offer words of wisdom if required, although Saints icon Shane Long has told GOAL why asking questions of the enigmatic Irishman is not always the best of ideas.

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Rosenior, Tudor & the 10 worst EPL managerial tenures ever

To paraphrase the great Homer Simpson, it is not only easy to criticise, but fun, too. It is quite simple to sit and judge from this ivory tower, but hey, that's football after all, merely a game of opinions. Being a Premier League manager must be one of the loneliest gigs in the world, particularly when results are wayward and your job security is the subject of international speculation.

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Jude comparisons on Rogers path! Is Charles another superstar?

Southampton have seen the likes of Sadio Mane and Virgil van Dijk pass through St Mary’s, but could Shea Charles - who has already been compared to Jude Bellingham while heading down a similar career path to Morgan Rogers - become their latest superstar? Saints legend Shane Long has attempted to answer that question during an exclusive interview with GOAL.

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Stuttgart set €50m price on Man Utd & Real Madrid target

Stuttgart are bracing for a busy summer as Europe's heavyweights circle their prize assets. Midfield lynchpin Angelo Stiller has emerged as a primary target for Real Madrid and Manchester United. To ward off these elite suitors, Stuttgart have slapped a €50 million asking price on their star, making it clear they will only part with him for a premium fee.

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Martinelli slammed for 'disrespectful' referee push

Gabriel Martinelli is facing heavy criticism after shoving referee Sam Barrott during Arsenal's shock FA Cup defeat to Southampton. Former Premier League official Mark Halsey believes the Brazilian forward should have received a red card for the late incident, labelling his actions as a complete lack of respect that sets a terrible example for grassroots football across the country.

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Walcott blames Arteta's 'nervous energy' for Arsenal cup exit

Former Arsenal man Theo Walcott has claimed that Mikel Arteta’s "nervous energy" on the touchline filtered through to his players during their disappointing FA Cup exit at Southampton. The Gunners saw their trophy dreams further diminished as a late Shea Charles strike secured a 2-1 victory for the Championship side on the south coast.

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Norgaard tears into Arsenal players for 'very stupid' goal

Christian Norgaard has hit out at his Arsenal team-mates following their shock 2-1 FA Cup quarter-final defeat to Southampton, labelling their defensive lapse for the winning goal as "very stupid". The Gunners saw this season's hopes of a domestic trophy vanish at St Mary's as the Championship side executed a perfect giant-killing to dump the Premier League leaders out of the competition.

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Arteta defends Arsenal stars after shock FA Cup exit

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has launched a passionate defence of his players following their surprise FA Cup exit at the hands of Southampton. Despite the disappointment of missing out on a return to Wembley, the Spaniard refused to point fingers at a squad that he believes has given everything over a gruelling campaign.

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Frequently asked questions

With demand for Premier League clubs arguably at an all-time high, it can be daunting trying to get tickets to see Aston Villa. However, it is not impossible to secure your seat.

Explore all options available through the club’s ticket portal and through StubHub. There may be late ticket drops or increased resale options available the closer you get to a particular fixture.

You can buy Aston Villa away tickets through the club’s official website, though be aware they will be offered on a first-come-served basis to season ticket holders. Alternatively, you can buy them through the opposition club’s ticket portal, though you may need to be a member to do so.

If you are struggling to find a seat, you can try StubHub to see if there is a resale option available for your chosen game.

You can indeed book a stadium tour of Villa Park, with three package options available to visitors. You can either select a Weekday Tour, a Weekend Tour, or a Legends Tour.

All three tours allow visitors to get up close and personal with one of English football’s most historic stadiums, along with photo opportunities and a discount in the club shop. To book, head to the club’s official website.

The best place to buy cheap Aston Villa tickets will be through the club’s official ticket portal, at tickets.avfc.co.uk. You can buy premium packages through Seat Unique.

You can also try to buy cheap Aston Villa tickets through secondary ticket retailers like StubHub. Make sure you have read the terms and conditions surrounding any individual ticket and resale, and double-check that you are purchasing from a trusted source.

The best way to travel to Villa Park is by public transportation or on foot, with parking limited around the stadium and surrounding residential areas. The ground is served by both Aston and Witton stations, on the National Rail network, and is within walking distance.

Two specialist bus services - the A1 and A2 - also serve Villa Park on matchdays. For more information, visit the club’s website.

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