Southampton’s slim hopes of automatic promotion were given a crushing blow as they lost to Cardiff on Saturday. Russell Martin‘s side went into the game full of confidence on the back of three consecutive wins. A win against Cardiff would have seen them really apply pressure on the top two ahead of a trip to Leicester City on Tuesday night. The situation ahead of the midweek clash has not changed, with Southampton knowing nothing short of a win is acceptable. However, this would just about keep their season alive rather than throw them right into the mix for a top two finish. Joe Aribo continu…