CRY vs SOU
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CRY vs SOU As It Happened
the key moments
- Benteke grabs a second goal to make it 3-0
- Sims replaces Højbjerg midway through second half
- Tomkins doubles the lead for Palace shortly after
- Error from Forster allows Benteke to open scoring
FULL TIME: Crystal Palace 3-0 Southampton
A terrible day at the office for Claude Puel's men. Christian Benteke scores twice and James Tomkins grabs the other as Alan Pardew's side win at Selhurst Park.
Crystal Palace substitution: Martin Kelly replaces James Tomkins
A final change for the hosts.
Crystal Palace substitution: Mathieu Flamini replaces James McArthur
A late substitution for Crystal Palace, as Mathieu Flamini is introduced.
Crystal Palace substitution: Mathieu Flamini replaces James McArthur
A late substitution for Crystal Palace, as Mathieu Flamini is introduced.
Benteke bags another
That will do it for Crystal Palace, as Jason Puncheon cuts the ball back for Christian Benteke to grab his second of the afternoon.
GOAL
Christian Benteke (84’) | 3 – 0
Ten to go
Come on Southampton!
Crystal Palace substitution: Bakary Sako replaces Andros Townsend
A first change for Crystal Palace, as Bakary Sako is introduced in place of Andros Townsend.
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Close... close again!
Virgil van Dijk heads against the bar, before the ball breaks for José Fonte, who slices a shot wide from 12 yards.
Close!
Shane Long almost scores with his first touch, but he's denied by a smart save from Wayne Hennessey.
Southampton substitution: Sam McQueen replaces Charlie Austin
The final substitution sees Charlie Austin make way for Sam McQueen.
Southampton substitution: Shane Long replaces Sofiane Boufal
Shane Long is on in place of Sofiane Boufal, as Southampton continue to press.
Bertrand denied
Ryan Bertrand goes for goal from the edge of the box, but his shot is comfortably saved.
Yellow Card for Christian Benteke (Crystal Palace)
Christian Benteke is booked for hauling back Virgil van Dijk.
Sims has a chance
Southampton break forward and Sofiane Boufal tees up Josh Sims, but the substitute curls over the bar.
The action so far
Southampton have been better so far this half, but they remain two goals down against Crystal Palace.
Southampton substitution: Josh Sims replaces Pierre-Emile Højbjerg
A change for Southampton, as Josh Sims comes on in place of Pierre-Emile Højbjerg.
Yellow Card for Charlie Austin (Southampton)
A late challenge from Charlie Austin on Joe Ledley sees him go into the referee's notebook.
Chance for Boufal!
Nathan Redmond's cross picks out Sofiane Boufal, but the Moroccan international fires well over the top.
Back under way...
Southampton trail by two goals against Crystal Palace. Can they turn the game around? COYR!
Work to do...
It's not been a good half for Southampton. Can they respond in the second 45 minutes?
HALF TIME: Crystal Palace 2-0 Southampton
It's a disappointing first half for Claude Puel's men, who have a lot of work to do to get anything from today's game.
Just wide!
Almost a way back into the game for Southampton, but Pierre-Emile Højbjerg volleys narrowly wide of the target.
Boufal bends one goalwards
Southampton need a response, but Sofiane Boufal's effort is comfortably held by Wayne Hennessey.
Tomkins doubles Palace's lead
A terrible couple of minutes for Southampton. James Tomkins taps into the empty net after the visitors fail to deal with a corner from Jason Puncheon.
GOAL
James Tomkins (35’) | 2 – 0
Benteke opens the scoring
It's a disastrous moment for Fraser Forster, as he completely mis-kicks the ball and Benteke is on hand to tap into the empty net.
GOAL
Christian Benteke (32’) | 1 – 0
Pierre picks a pass
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg looks to pick out a teammate as Southampton search for the opening goal.
Benteke heads wide
It's a good move from Palace, as Wilfried Zaha crosses for Christian Benteke, but the big striker heads wide under pressure from José Fonte.
Bertrand goes close!
Sofiane Boufal is at the heart of another attack, showing some quick feet to work a cross, it breaks for Ryan Bertrand, but his shot is deflected just wide.
Neat from Boufal
Lovely footwork from Sofiane Boufal on the edge of the box to create a shooting opportunity, but it's blocked by a Palace defender.
A bright start
Southampton have started brightly here at Selhurst Park, with Charlie Austin and Nathan Redmond linking up well in the opening moments. Still goalless, though.
We're off!
Nathan Redmond gets us started at Selhurst Park. Come on, Southampton! 😇
Almost time!
The two teams are out at Selhurst Park. Can Southampton see off former manager Alan Pardew and his Crystal Palace side?
14.58Puel speaks ahead of kick-off
Get the thoughts of Claude Puel, as he speaks to the media in the Selhurst Park tunnel.
14.51Claude Puel gives his thoughts on Sofiane Boufal
"He had a good first half against Arsenal. Step by step, he comes back with a good physical level. For the second part of this season, I think he will be very important for the team."
14.4014.34We know we've got a tough game today, but coming off two wins we're happy and we're confident.
charlie austinsouthampton striker
They're here!
A few shots of the players arriving at Selhurst Park.
14.15Palace team vs Southampton
Starting XI: Hennessey, Tomkins, Dann, Delaney, Ward, Ledley, McArthur, Puncheon, Townsend, Zaha, Benteke.
Substitutes: Speroni (GK), Fryers, Kelly, Flamini, Lee, Sako, Campbell.
Southampton team vs Crystal Palace
Starting XI: Forster, Cédric, Fonte, van Dijk, Bertrand, Romeu, Ward-Prowse, Højbjerg, Boufal, Redmond, Austin.
Substitutes: Taylor (GK), Yoshida, Clasie, Long, Davis, McQueen, Sims.
Puel's pre-Palace interview
Watch our pre-match interview with Southampton boss Claude Puel, as we wait for team news from Selhurst Park.
13.50Romeu looks ahead to Palace
We caught up with Oriol Romeu earlier in the week to look ahead to Southampton's clash with Crystal Palace.
12.5612.04WE'VE GOT TO GET THAT BALANCE RIGHT. I DON'T WANT TO SIT BACK AND LET SOUTHAMPTON ON TO US. THE FANS DON'T DESERVE THAT.
ALAN PARDEWPALACE MANAGER
#SaintsXmas
We're back with our Advent Calendar in the build-up to Christmas. Today sees James Ward-Prowse, Oriol Romeu and Cuco Martina take on the Christmas Tree Buzzer challenge!
11.5911.57IT WILL BE A FANTASTIC WEEK IF WE CAN BEAT CRYSTAL PALACE. SO FAR, IT IS A GOOD WEEK WITH TWO WINS.
CLAUDE PUELMANAGER
Last time out...
Need a reminder of Southampton's last game? What a night it was at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday!
11.42
It's matchday!
We're at Selhurst Park today, as Southampton take on Crystal Palace in the Premier League looking to cap a memorable week for Claude Puel's men.
11.40CRY vs SOU Line Ups
Crystal Palace
| 13 |
Wayne Hennessey (GK)
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|---|---|
| 6 |
Scott Dann (C)
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| 5 |
James Tomkins
Martin Kelly (89′)
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| 2 |
Joel Ward
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| 27 |
Damien Delaney
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| 16 |
Joe Ledley
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| 42 |
Jason Puncheon
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| 18 |
James McArthur
Mathieu Flamini (89′)
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| 10 |
Andros Townsend
Bakary Sako (80′)
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| 11 |
Wilfried Zaha
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| 17 |
Christian Benteke
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Substitutes
| 9 |
Fraizer Campbell |
|---|---|
| 26 |
Bakary Sako |
| 34 |
Martin Kelly |
| 14 |
Lee Chung-Yong |
| 1 |
Julian Speroni |
| 19 |
Ezekiel Fryers |
| 4 |
Mathieu Flamini |
Southampton
| 1 |
Fraser Forster (GK)
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|---|---|
| 2 |
Cédric Soares
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| 17 |
Virgil van Dijk
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| 6 |
José Fonte (C)
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| 21 |
Ryan Bertrand
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| 14 |
Oriol Romeu
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| 16 |
James Ward-Prowse
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| 23 |
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg
Josh Sims (59′)
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| 10 |
Charlie Austin
Sam McQueen (76′)
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| 22 |
Nathan Redmond
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| 19 |
Sofiane Boufal
Shane Long (76′)
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Substitutes
| 3 |
Maya Yoshida |
|---|---|
| 4 |
Jordy Clasie |
| 28 |
Stuart Taylor |
| 38 |
Sam McQueen |
| 8 |
Steven Davis |
| 39 |
Josh Sims |
| 7 |
Shane Long |
CRY vs SOU Match Stats
Head to Head Stats
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Possession (%)4258
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Shots917
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Shots on target43
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Corners49
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Passes Complete246360
