Koeman slams 'crazy' Christmas fixture list

Koeman's Southampton are flying high in the Premier League, exceeding expectations to sit second in the standings ahead of Monday's trip to Aston Villa.

Southampton have defied the odds after losing a host of players and staff during the off-season, including captain Adam Lallana and manager Mauricio Pochettino, winning eight of their 11 league fixtures so far.

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