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
DISALLOWED!! A big let-off for Southampton as Vina has the ball in the net for Bournemouth. Solanke nips in behind but sees his effort saved by McCarthy. Vina slams in the rebound but the offside flag goes up on Solanke and the goal is chalked off after a VAR check.
Southampton vs AFC Bournemouth
Having won two of their first three Premier League games under Ruben Selles (L1), Southampton are now winless in seven (D3 L4). They kept a clean sheet in three of their first four under the Spaniard, but have since conceded in each of the last six (15 goals in total).
Southampton vs AFC Bournemouth
POST! Another chance falls to Saints as Armstrong plays a clever reverse pass to Perraud down the left. The full-back can't get his effort away but the ball eventually falls back to Armstrong whose effort strikes the post from a tight angle. Walcott blazes over the bar from the resulting corner.
Southampton vs AFC Bournemouth
The Bournemouth midfielder is up on his feet and still holding his right hamstring but it looks as if he will try to continue.
Southampton vs AFC Bournemouth
An early stoppage in play as Christie goes down and begins to receive treatment.
Southampton vs AFC Bournemouth
The first corner of the game goes to the home side but Bournemouth are able to clear and they can break with speed. Tavernier tries to cut in onto his left foot but the Saints defence recover and Ward-Prowse is able to make the vital block.
Southampton vs AFC Bournemouth
A nervy first involvement from the Saints keeper McCarthy as he slips on the ball inside his own box. Solanke tries to close him down but McCarthy is able to recover and wins a goal kick.
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