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
Substitution Romain Paul Jean-Michel Perraud Ainsley Cory Maitland-Niles
Southampton vs AFC Bournemouth
Perraud goes down off the ball and Tavernier can capitalise with space to run into. His cross, though, is deflected behind by Caleta-Car for a corner and there will be a pause in play as the Saints full-back receives treatment.
Southampton vs AFC Bournemouth
Bournemouth recycle the ball from a corner but Christie's eventual cross is wayward and flies out for a goal kick.
Southampton vs AFC Bournemouth
It's undoubtedly been an open game with both sides looking to carve out chances but there's been just one shot on target out of 11 in total so far.
Southampton vs AFC Bournemouth
Solanke has been a constant threat for Bournemouth so far this half but the striker fires over with his latest attempt after a mazy run through the Saints defence.
Southampton vs AFC Bournemouth
Chances at both ends but the best falls to Bournemouth on the edge of the box but the onrushing Billing blazes over the bar as the rain continues to poor down on the south coast of England.
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