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Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl is 'very proud' of his side after the club's new owners watched the Saints secure their biggest win of the Premier League season by thrashing Brentford 4-1

Ralph Hasenhuttl declared himself 'very proud' after Southampton secured their biggest win of the Premier League season by thrashing Brentford 4-1 in front of the club's new owners.

Saints' first top-flight outing since last week's takeover by investment firm Sport Republic was an emphatic affair thanks to goals from Jan Bednarek, Armando Broja and Che Adams, plus an own-goal from Bees goalkeeper Alvaro Fernandez.

A memorable display - watched from the stands by lead investor Dragan Solak - was even more impressive given the hosts were taken to extra-time in Saturday's gruelling FA Cup win at Swansea and lined up in an unfamiliar 3-5-2 wing-back system due to the absence of a recognised right-back.