Southampton 1-0 Watford: Three match takeaways

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 27: Jack Stephens of Southampton celebrates after scoring his sides first goal with his team mates during The Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Southampton and Watford at St Mary's Stadium on January 27, 2018 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) /

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SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 27: Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg of Southampton shoots during The Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Southampton and Watford at St Mary’s Stadium on January 27, 2018 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) /

We still can’t kill teams off!

Despite only needing one goal to win the game, Southampton really should’ve had at least another one or two just to make their advantage more comfortable.

Shane Long missed a string of good opportunities whereas Boufal and Tadic didn’t really do enough closer to the box.

Hojbjerg was unlucky not to score a worldie but, on reflection, at least one of those chances should’ve been put away to provide a bit of breathing space. Luckily, Watford were incredibly poor which meant that we got away with it but against another side we would’ve paid the price and have seen it already many times this season.