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Southampton earn point against Crystal Palace

Bradley West,Michael Jones
Wednesday 30 January 2019 19:47 GMT
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Southampton host Crystal Palace on Wednesday evening in rejuvenated spirits with results having sensationally turned a corner under Ralph Hasenhuttl.

The Saints have gained 13 points from their last seven games and now sit three points above the relegation places in 15th.

The hosts will fully expect to continue this against a Crystal Palace who also come into the game with confidence. Follow it live:

What time does it start?

Southampton vs Crystal Palace kicks off at 7.45pm.

Where can I watch it?

The match will not be shown live in the UK. Highlights will be shown on Match of the Day at 10.45pm on BBC One.

It’s a big game for…

Julian Speroni: With Crystal Palace’s injury problems in the goalkeeping position, third choice Speroni has been drafted in and suffered a horror game last time out in the league against Liverpool when he was at fault for two of their goals. The Italian was inspired against Tottenham on Sunday however and it seems that he is now a man on a mission to prove his class and produce in what could be his final appearances for the club.

Best stat…

11: It’s been 11 years since there was a stalemate in a meeting between these two sides.

Remember when…

Southampton beat Crystal Palace 2-0 in the 1976 FA Cup semi-final.

Player to watch…

James Ward-Prowse: Saints’ midfielder Ward-Prowse has scored in both of his last two league appearances, including a superb 20-yard effort against Everton, and is starting to fulfil on his potential under Hasenhuttl.

James Ward-Prowse and Nathan Redmond are in form 

Past three-meetings…

Crystal Palace 0 Southampton 2 (Ings, Hojbjerg), Premier League, September 2018

Southampton 1 (Long) Crystal Palace 2 (McArthur, Milivojevic), Premier League, January 2018

Crystal Palace 0 Southampton 1 (Davis), Premier League, September 2017

Form guide…

Southampton: LDDWLW

Crystal Palace: LWWLLW

Odds…

Southampton to win: 29/20

Crystal Palace to win: 11/5

Draw: 23/10

(Odds provided by Betfair)

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Michael will be here shortly with all the build-up and team news ahead of tonight's games. In the meantime here is the latest from the transfer window as the deadline nears:

Lawrence Ostlere30 January 2019 17:27
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We've got four Premier League games in action tonight. First up for a 7.45pm kick off Chelsea travel to Bournemouth and Southampton host Crystal Palace.

Then at 8pm Liverpool look to extend their lead at the top of the table as they face Leicester and Tottenham welcome Watford.

Team news shortly...

Michael Jones30 January 2019 18:41
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Bournemouth vs Chelsea

Team news

Michael Jones30 January 2019 18:46
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Southampton vs Crystal Palace

Team news

Michael Jones30 January 2019 18:50
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Bournemouth vs Chelsea

Team news

Gonzalo Higuain makes his first Premier League appearance for Chelsea.

New signings Dominic Solanke and Chris Mepham make the bench for Bournemouth but Callum Wilson is left out of the squad. 

Michael Jones30 January 2019 18:54
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Southampton vs Crystal Palace

Team news

Southampton are unchanged from their last match vs Everton.

Wilfried Zaha makes his 150th Premier League appearance for Crystal Palace

Michael Jones30 January 2019 18:57
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Bournemouth vs Chelsea

Team news

Bournemouth make two changes to the side that defeated West Ham in their last match. Andrew Surman comes back to captain the Cherries and Junior Stanislas also returns. 

Callum Wilson and Jefferson Lerma both drop out of the squad.

Chelsea make seven changes from the side that beat Sheffield Wednesday on Sunday. 

Kepa Arrizabalaga, Jorginho, N'Golo Kante, Eden Hazard, Pedro, David Luiz and Emerson all return while Higuain makes his Premier League debut. 

Michael Jones30 January 2019 19:02
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Liverpool vs Leicester

Team news

Michael Jones30 January 2019 19:03
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Tottenham vs Watford

Team news

Michael Jones30 January 2019 19:04
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Southampton vs Crystal Palace

Team news

Matt Targett recovers from a knee injury to keep his place in an unchanged Southampton team.

Crystal Palace make one change to the team that lost to Liverpool in their last Premier League game.

Vicente Guaita replaces Julian Speroni in goal as Zaha makes his 150th Premier League appearance for Palace. 

Michael Jones30 January 2019 19:08

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