Southampton’s 11-year stay in the English Premier League is over, with relegation sealed on Saturday by the 24th loss of a forgettable season and in front of its most famous fan.
Not even the presence of British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at St. Mary’s stadium could inspire Southampton in its 2-0 home loss to Fulham, which consigned the south-coast team to life in the Championship with two games to spare.
“It is a moment that has been coming,” said James Ward-Prowse, Southampton’s England midfielder.