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
It's a sloppy clearance from Salisu as he gifts it to Olise, who cuts inside from the right before floating an early cross to the far post. Eze wasn't on the same wavelength though and it's over his head and out.
Crystal Palace vs Southampton
Aribo tries to ease the pressure on his side by going long for Perraud down the left. He reaches it at the byline and has three to aim for in the middle, but hits his cross against Guehi at the near post.
Crystal Palace vs Southampton
Big shouts for a penalty from the Palace fans and players as Olise tumbles over in the box. He jumped into Salisu before going down, and the referee shakes his head before the winger hops straight back to his feet.
Crystal Palace vs Southampton
Zaha is down again, but it was a fair challenge from Salisu. He touches it into Armstrong, who surges through the middle on the counter before he's stopped by Schlupp, much to the Scotman's frustration.
Crystal Palace vs Southampton
Zaha stays down after losing the ball to Lyanco and the referee allows play to carry on as Adams is played in down the right. He takes one touch to set himself before drilling a low shot across goal from range, but it rolls well wide.
Crystal Palace vs Southampton
GREAT CHANCE! It's a lovely backheel flick from Eze to lift it over his shoulder before touching it through to Zaha. He whips a low cross into the six-yard box and Edouard stretches but can't get the touch he needs to put it into the empty net.
Crystal Palace vs Southampton
Perraud slips which allows Ward to pick out Olise in acres of space down the right. His first thought is to slide it into the box for Edouard, but he's caught on his heels and Bazunu comes out to collect it.
Crystal Palace vs Southampton
Palace won 2-1 against Southampton in April, but have never won consecutive Premier League matches against the Saints.
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