With their 5-0 humbling at home to Brentford on Saturday, Southampton are the worst-ever side at this stage of a Premier League season Saints have the same points as Sunderland did 19 years ago, but a much worse goal difference of -32 compared to -23.

Southampton FC are enduring an awful season in the Premier League in 2024-25. With just six points earned this campaign, the Saints need a miracle and many believe they're beyond saving, but are they the worst PL side of all-time?

Follow live coverage as Southampton face Brentford today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

All the ways to watch Southampton vs Brentford live streams online and from anywhere in the Premier League 24/25 as both Saints and Bees need a win.

Bryan Mbeumo scored twice as Brentford thumped sorry Southampton 5-0 for their first Premier League away win of the season. Cameroon forward Mbeumo, linked with a potential January move to Arsenal, piled on the misery for rock-bottom Saints after Kevin Schade had fired the Bees ahead.

Though the chances of overtaking Liverpool remain reasonably remote, Arsenal just need to keep fulfilling their end of the bargain. Brighton started this season in stunning fashion but certainly have stalled of late.

Arsenal travel down south to face Brighton in the Premier League this evening, with the Gunners looking to keep the pressure on Liverpool at the top of the table. Mikel Arteta’s side started the new year in convincing fashion as they came back from a goal down to beat Brentford 3-1 on New Year’s Day,

Jurrien Timber is unavailable for selection while Kai Havertz should return to the starting lineup for Arsenal.

Follow live coverage as Southampton face Brentford today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

Arsenal will look to keep the pressure on Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table when they travel to face Brighton today. The Gunners made it four wins in a row in all competitions in midweek as they came from behind to win 3-1 against Brentford.