Crystal Palace vs Southampton LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Patrick Vieira has now earned three successive wins at Selhurst Park
French forward Odsonne Edouard’s first-half strike was enough for Crystal Palace to earn a narrow win over struggling Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday.
Palace dominated the opening period and deservedly went into the break in front after Edouard steered home the ball from close range in the 38th minute after the Palace striker had an earlier effort ruled out following a VAR review.
Southampton were much improved in the second half, with Che Adams missing two glorious chances to level, while Stuart Armstrong’s low drive came out off the post.
The visitors could not find an equaliser, however, and Southampton stayed 16th in the standings, two points above the relegation zone, while Palace moved into the top half with their fourth victory of the campaign. (
Crystal Palace vs Southampton
CRYSTAL PALACE SUBS: Jean-Philippe Mateta, Jack Wells-Morrison, Nathaniel Clyne, James Tomkins, Malcolm Ebiowei, Jairo Riedewald, Sam Johnstone, Jordan Ayew, Will Hughes.
Crystal Palace vs Southampton
CRYSTAL PALACE STARTING XI (4-1-4-1): Vicente Guaita; Joel Ward, Joachim Andersen, Marc Guehi, Tyrick Mitchell; Luka Milivojevic; Michael Olise, Jeffrey Schlupp, Eberechi Eze, Wilfried Zaha; Odsonne Edouard.
Crystal Palace vs Southampton
Palace's upturn in form this month saw them go on a three-match unbeaten run in the league (W2 D1), with both of those wins coming at home after the Eagles came from behind to beat Leeds United and Wolves. The streak came to an end last weekend though as they lost 3-0 away to Everton. Southampton are on a three-game unbeaten run of their own (W1 D2), with that victory coming away from home against Bournemouth before they drew 1-1 with Arsenal last time out.
Crystal Palace vs Southampton
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