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
SOUTHAMPTON SUBS: Gavin Bazunu, Sekou Mara, Stuart Armstrong, Kamaldeen Sulemana, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Joe Aribo, Che Adams, Lyanco, Moussa Djenepo.
Southampton vs AFC Bournemouth
SOUTHAMPTON (4-4-2): Alex McCarthy; Kyle Walker-Peters, Jan Bednarek, Duje Caleta-Car, Romain Perraud; Mohamed Elyounoussi, James Ward-Prowse, Romeo Lavia, Adam Armstrong; Theo Walcott, Carlos Alcaraz.
Southampton vs AFC Bournemouth
Bournemouth, meanwhile, still remain in the thick of the relegation scrap after Tuesday's results. Gary O'Neil's side fell to an emphatic 4-0 defeat against West Ham but had picked up vital wins against Tottenham and Leicester in the two games prior. They currently sit in 15th with four points separating them and the drop and a win today would do wonders for their chances of remaining in the Premier League next season.
Southampton vs AFC Bournemouth
For Southampton, games are running out to retain their Premier League status as they sit bottom of the league and six points off safety. Having led 3-1 against Arsenal last Friday, the Saints conceded two late and only drew 3-3. It may still represent a good point given the opposition but it leaves Ruben Selles' side without a win in their last seven games. A win here feels almost obligatory if they are too begin mounting an unlikely survival bid.
Southampton vs AFC Bournemouth
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