Southampton prosper without Shaw, Lallana and stars of 2014

How are the players who deserted second-placed Southampton getting on with their new clubs?

Luke Shaw

Southampton sit in second place in the Premier League this week after victory over Stoke on Saturday lifted them above Manchester City, and for the second successive season the Saints are defying the predictions of those who thought they would struggle.

A year ago, after nine games of the season, Southampton were fifth in the Premier League with 18 points. They had just drawn with Man United at Old Trafford and Mauricio Pochettino's team was being hailed as the "real deal".

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