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
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Crystal Palace vs Southampton
Vieira will be pleased with his side's first-half performance as they've barely let Southampton have a sniff. They've responded well to last week's loss and he'll be hoping for more of the same. Frustration started to get the better of the Saints as the half went on, and Hasenhuttl will be looking for them to be a much bigger threat after the break.
Crystal Palace vs Southampton
Palace lead Southampton 1-0 at the break after a dominant first half. From the first whistle, the Eagles have put Southampton under pressure and caused the visitors all sorts of problems. Bazunu was forced into a good save to deny Eze, who also drilled a low shot just wide. Edouard had a goal disallowed for offside but did eventually break the deadlock when he tapped in Mitchell's cross from close range.
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