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Southampton 1-2 Crystal Palace: Three key players

By Marc Walker

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 02: Southampton's Jeremy Pied in action during 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: Southampton's Jeremy Pied in action during 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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SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 02: Southampton’s goal keeper Alex McCarthy and Palace’s James McArthur get ready for the corner during 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: Southampton’s goal keeper Alex McCarthy and Palace’s James McArthur get ready for the corner during 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) /

Alex McCarthy

One positive in the past week has been the introduction of Alex McCarthy to the side after a run of inconsistent form from Fraser Forster.

He looked confident and composed against Manchester United, and shows some of the same traits on Tuesday evening.

He claimed the ball on a couple of occasions, and made a great low save to deny Christian Benteke when Saints were 2-0 up.

Unfortunately, his defence didn’t help him with either of Palace’s two goals as he was left helpless with both strikes.

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