His shot is blocked and runs out for a corner.This a Premier League era defining game for Eddie Howe's side.Bournemouth counter through Brooks but Southampton scramble back and clear.It is understood Nigel Pearson will be replaced as Rico puts in a robust challenge on Redmond, no foul given.Here comes another Bournemouth corner, once again it is headed away.No penalty - King was nudged, but went down rather easily. Manager Ralph Hasenhuttl later said that it was “hard to understand” why Bournemouth were in such trouble, especially after they convincingly beat Southampton 3-1 back in September. Not because the scorer, Sam Surridge, was in the wrong place when he punished Alex McCarthy’s fumble but because Callum Wilson was adjudged to have interfered in the moments before the ball had gone into the net.It was the correct decision but, as Howe finally reopened his eyes in realisation of a 22nd league defeat of the season and an almost hopeless position, it was hard not to feel sympathy at the way in which VAR delivers its verdict. What's changed during the break and what are the big questions for each club as the Premier League returns? Southampton were causing particular problems down Bournemouth’s left and Ryan Bertrand’s overlapping run created space for Redmond to feed Ings. The right call, probably. Lerma wins it but sends his header way, way, way wide...Redmond counters, he plays a one-two with Walker-Peters but it allows Bournemouth to get back. They will be relegated unless they beat Everton on the final day of the season and Watford also fail to gather a solitary point in either of their last two games. Derek Jennings hit the horse during a confrontation between Portsmouth and Southampton supporters. Howe and his Bournemouth team thought they had just fashioned a 94th-minute equaliser that would certainly provide precious momentum and might even save their Premier League status. Surridge on for Lerma.Solanke - lively since coming on - wins a corner. With uncertainty around the next transfer window, what shape are Premier League squads in? Oriol Romeu then produced a precise cross to tee up a free header for Ward-Prowse but this chance was also squandered. 2019/20 Season Ticket holders will be able to watch Southampton’s upcoming match against Brighton for free, courtesy of BT Sport.Fans will be emailed a code for 24 hours access through the BT Sport app on the day of the game, Thursday 162019/20 Season Ticket Holders who already have access to BT Sport are encouraged to watch via TV or online for the optimal viewing experience.If you don’t currently receive emails from us and want to receive this offer by email, please Supporters will receive their code by midnight on Monday 13You can buy your 2020/21 Season Ticket online from just £399.Enjoy fine dining by the side of the St Mary’s pitch.Your choice regarding cookies on this site. Coverage begins on BT Sport 1 at 7.45pm BST. Saints are in action against Manchester United on Monday evening before the game against Graham Potter's Brighton side on Thursday night. The home of Southampton Football on BBC Sport online.
It will be a challenge against Southampton who are unbeaten in their last five matches, including three successive draws. Danny Ings has continued is superb form after the restart, his tally now at 20 goals - only Jamie Vardy has scored more this season.Keeping Ings quiet will be crucial to their chances today. Wilson, who gave away the penalty, is found on the right side of the box.
The two clubs have since gone in diametrically opposite directions and, having finished above Southampton in each of the past two seasons, the old order has returned and Bournemouth are again facing the prospect of life in a different division.Eddie Howe thought his Bournemouth side had earned a point...31 - Southampton have picked up 31 points in away league games this season, their best ever return on the road in a top-flight campaign, while only champions Liverpool (41) have earned more in the 2019-20 Premier League.
Redmond eventually drives a cross in but a double ricochet means it is a goal kick.Chance missed! Southampton's Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is having a medical at Tottenham on Monday, while Kyle Walker-Peters is set to move the other way. The home of Southampton Football on BBC Sport online. It has been little better this season further forward and, although they did eventually settle into a rhythm that gave them possession and pressure, there was a glaring lack of cutting edge. Trip. Bournemouth must also overturn a four-goal swing to Watford in the process and hope that Aston Villa do not gather four points or more from their two remaining games.Having previously saved Bournemouth from a position of minus 17 points in League Two, Howe knows that “crazy things happen” in football even if there was still something here in the manner of defeat that felt decisive.
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