Southampton dismiss Leeds and return to the Premier League

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By: Manu Tournoux

Southampton dismiss Leeds and return to the Premier League

The European Championships finish for most this weekend, but for others the season is far from over with the play-offs for promotion to the next tier. To return to the Premier League, Leeds United had dismissed Norwich in the semi-final and found Southampton, defeaters of West Brom, to join Ipswich Town and Leicester City in the Premier League. In a contested final, the Saints were the most dangerous from the start and Armstrong, with a good right-footed strike, beat Meslier for the opener (1-0, 23rd).

Top scorers

Sam Szmodics


27


Sam Szmodics

#2

Southampton

Adam Armstrong
24

#3

Leeds

Crysencio Summerville
20

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In difficulty, the Peacocks avoided the worst thanks to a rescue from Meslier (45th), after the Summerville sensation was close to equalizing (41st). In the second half, Leeds United tried until the end and saw James find the crossbar (84th), but it was not enough. After spending a season in the Championship, Southampton returned to the Premier League to the detriment of Leeds United, who will have to play at the lower level next season.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.