Southampton vs AFC Bournemouth LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Bournemouth took a significant step towards Premier League survival with a precious 1-0 win which pushed south-coast rivals Southampton closer to relegation.
Marcus Tavernier claimed the Cherries’ second-half winner at a soggy St Mary’s to move the Cherries seven points clear of the drop zone and pile further pressure on the division’s bottom club.
Beleaguered Saints thought they had snatched a dramatic 89th-minute equaliser but Che Adams’ effort was ruled out for offside following a VAR review.
The hosts lacked attacking thrust and urgency for much of a miserable evening as they slipped to a club-record 11th home league defeat of the season following a largely-feeble display.
Ruben Selles’ side, who lost captain James Ward-Prowse to illness at half-time, go into their final five games of a dismal campaign six points from safety and with lingering hopes of survival fading fast.
A painful defeat to their near neighbours stretched Saints’ alarming winless run to eight games to eradicate any positivity generated by Friday’s thrilling 3-3 draw at leaders Arsenal.
Southampton vs AFC Bournemouth
SAVE! A bright start from the home side as Elyounoussi finds a pocket of space. He plays in Walcott who makes a good run inside the Bournemouth left side but his eventual shot is saved well down low by Neto.
Southampton vs AFC Bournemouth
Following their 1-0 win at the Vitality Stadium in October, Southampton are looking to complete their first league double over Bournemouth since 2010-11, when the sides competed in League One.
Southampton vs AFC Bournemouth
Bournemouth also make two changes after their 4-0 defeat against West Ham. Jack Stephens is unable to start against his parent club and is replaced by Senesi. Vina also comes in at left wing-back with Adam Smith dropping out of the squad.
Southampton vs AFC Bournemouth
Southampton makes two changes from their 3-3 draw with Arsenal. Caleta-Car replaces Armel Bella-Kotchap who misses out entirely while McCarthy replaces Bazunu in goal for his first start in 11 months. Adams and Maitland-Niles return to the bench.
Southampton vs AFC Bournemouth
BOURNEMOUTH SUBS: Mark Travers, Dango Ouattara, Antoine Semenyo, Illia Zabarnyi, Lewis Cook, Kieffer Moore, Adam Smith, David Brooks, Jaidon Anthony.
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