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Watford's Jose Holebas strikes late to peg back Southampton

Kishan Vaghela
Saturday 10 November 2018 06:17 EST
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A late strike from Jose Holebas earned Watford a 1-1 draw at a rain-soaked Southampton on Saturday and extended the home side's winless run to eight Premier games, increasing the pressure on manager Mark Hughes.

Manolo Gabbiadini gave the Saints the lead with a smart turn and finish in the 20th minute, profiting from good work by Danny Ings, who picked Roberto Pereyra's pocket inside the penalty area and played in his fellow striker following a corner.

The goal was the Italian's first of the season but Holebas equalised in the 82nd to deny the Saints a much-needed victory and leave them one place above the relegation zone by virtue of goal difference ahead of the international break.

The ball broke to Watford's Greek defender just outside the Southampton area after bouncing off Gerard Deulofeu and he advanced into the box before unleashing a left-foot strike that flew past keeper Alex McCarthy after taking a deflection.

Full Time: Newcastle 2-1 Bournemouth

The only win of the 3pm games goes to Nerwcastle!

Salomon Rondon's double was the key to the win, and despite Jefferson Lerma's header in the sixth minute of added time at the end of the first half, they failed to really put any pressure on the hosts for an equaliser.

Eddie Howe will also be fretting over Adam Smith's injury, but it is Newcastle who record back-to-back home wins. 

Kishan Vaghela10 November 2018 16:59

Thank you for joining us for the 3pm kick offs, which saw Newcastle as the big winners of the day after their 2-1 win over Bournemouth.

The spoils were shared in the other games, but Southampton and Huddersfield were both leading going into the final 15 minutes and will therefore be disappointed not to get three much-needed points on the board.

Leicester were also held by Burnley in what was an emotional affair at the King Power.

Join us in 25 minutes for the late kick-off of the day, which sees a London derby being played out as Crystal Palace and Tottenham lock horns. 

Kishan Vaghela10 November 2018 17:05

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