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Southampton 1-2 Crystal Palace: Player Ratings

By Marc Walker

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 02: Shane Long of Southampton looks on during the Premier League match between Southampton and Crystal Palace at St Mary's Stadium on January 2, 2018 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 02: Shane Long of Southampton looks on during the Premier League match between Southampton and Crystal Palace at St Mary's Stadium on January 2, 2018 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images) /
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Strikers and Substitutes

6. Scored his first goal since February with a good finish to give Saints the lead after 17 minutes. Worked hard as he always does, but couldn’t hold the ball up when his teammates desperately needed him to late on. Missed a good chance in the first the minute of the game, and couldn’t influence the game enough in the second-half.. Striker. Southampton. SHANE LONG

1st Substitute. Southampton. STEVEN DAVIS. 5. Introduced to try and regain control of the game for Saints, but was subbed on far too late and only when Crystal Palace had just equalised. Could not impact the game as Saints were pushed back

5. Must be wondering why he can’t get a game in a side struggling for creativity and movement upfront. Introduced as Saints tried to take all three points, but subbed on in place of Hojbjerg who was vital in keeping the side solid at the back.. 2nd Substitute. Southampton. MANOLO GABBIADINI

5. Didn’t have chance to affect the game as Saints faced a stubborn Palace defence from 2-1 down.. 3rd Substitute. Southampton. NATHAN REDMOND