Koeman: Southampton deserve Europa spot

Southampton manager Ronald Koeman said Europa League group stage football is the least his side deserve after another solid Premier League campaign which could see the club finish as high as fifth. Koeman and Co. sit fifth after 38 games following a 4-1 demolition of Crystal Palace on Sunday, but await their final position with Manchester United’s home fixture against AFC Bournemouth. But Koeman said fifth place – and a direct spot in the Europa League – would be a fair reward for Southampton.