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Charlotte Coates

Southampton promote interim coach after one game as Everton and relegation rivals watch on

Southampton have decided to appoint Ruben Selles as their manager until the end of the season as they battle Premier League relegation.

The Saints defeated Chelsea 1-0 at Stamford Bridge last weekend in one of the shocks of the season, but they remain bottom of the league.

Nathan Jones was sacked on February 12 after a dismal run of form saw them drop to the foot of the league. Former Leeds United boss Jesse Marsch was almost appointed as the new man in charge, but that deal collapsed at the final hurdle.

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Just three points separate Everton and Southampton as the fight to stay in the Premier League is as close as ever. The Saints will take on Leeds on Saturday in what is a crucial fixture in the relegation battle.

Everton have seen first hand what a new manager can do for a side as Sean Dyche's arrival has seen the Blues pick up six points from a possible nine.

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