Southampton MOCK Donald Trump after going on top of the Premier League standings

Southampton moved to top of Premier League for first time in ir history after a 2-0 win over Newcastle United on Friday night (Saturday IST). Che ams and Stuart Armstrong scored eir side of half-time whistle, to help Saints score ir fifth win of league campaign, which helped m move past Liverpool to top of table. Liverpool are yet to play this weekend.

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Southampton top of Premier League: Saints take shot at Trump?

While Southampton's fantastic start to season under Ralph Hassenhuttl has impressed most fans and experts, Saints me helines after ir recent win for ir cheeky shot at US President Donald Trump. After match, Southampton posted a screenshot of  Premier League table showing m le way with 16 points after eight matches. In caption, y wrote 'STOP COUNT', which is a hilarious dig at Trump, who is currently trailing behind Democrat leer Joe Biden in US Election 2020.

Donald Trump's three-word post went viral on Thursday as he repeatedly voiced his frustration with ballots being counted even after day of election. Over last few days, Trump campaign has repeatedly argued that "illegal voter" influence is reason he his lagging behind. His reps even filed lawsuits against several states over ineligibility of voter ballots being counted after election day.

In lawsuit filed in Georgia, Trump's campaign claimed 53 ballots were ineligible from counting as y arrived late. lawsuits were dismissed by states of Georgia and Michigan. 

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Back to Premier League, Saints poking fun at US Election 2020 gained quite a reception from fans online, with most hailing team's social media team for ir 'sav' post:

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It will be quite an achievement for Southampton FC if y still remain top in Premier League standings at end of Matchday 8. Saints could drop to as low as fifth at end of weekend if or competing teams win ir respective matches. Among teams who can leapfrog m, Liverpool FC face a difficult away test at Manchester City, while Everton will be hosting Manchester United. Leicester will be facing Wolves and Tottenham will be at West Brom.

Heing into Matchday 8, Liverpool are second with 16 points, and Leicester are third with 15 points. 

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(Im Credits: Southampton, Donald Trump Twitter)