Southampton look set for play-offs with Leicester's thumping win leaving Leeds United and Ipswich Town set to battle for second-place.
Russell Martin suggested his Southampton side went into ‘self-preservation mode’ during their dismal 5-0 thrashing at Leicester City. Southampton endured a torrid night at the King Power Stadium with defeat leaving them six points adrift of Leeds United with just two games remaining. Leicester winger Abdul Fatawu was the hat-trick hero on the night, with Wilfred Ndidi and Jamie Vardy also netting on a brilliant evening for the hosts.
That's the worst thing you can do in football, try to protect yourself and feel like you're doing just enough in your bit rather than helping your team. I don't like that trait in my team one bit and that really hurts.” Get a personalised Leeds United news round-up, as well as breaking news, when you sign up for our free Leeds United newsletter email.
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