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
BLOCK! It's good work from Palace down their right again, with Schlupp holding off Salisu this time to turn before bursting down the wing. He squares it to Milivojevic in the middle and he turns it towards goal first time, but Caleta-Car makes a great block.
Crystal Palace vs Southampton
Palace's high press is causing Southampton a few problems here, with the visitors unable to get out of their own half. Olise wins it back and tries to feed it through to Ward, but Armstrong just nudges him off the ball.
Crystal Palace vs Southampton
There's a nervy moment at the back as Bazunu takes a heavy touch at his far post and Eze races forward to close him down. He manages to clear his lines just in time, but gifts possession straight back to Palace.
Crystal Palace vs Southampton
CHANCE! Zaha is tripped just outside the box by Elyounoussi and Milivojevic steps up to take the resulting free-kick. He's aiming for the near top corner, but his curling shot sails just over the bar.
Crystal Palace vs Southampton
Southampton have made a bright start to this game, putting Palace under early pressure here. Perraud gets a yard on Ward to whip it into the box, and Guaita takes no chances by tipping it over the bar.
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