West Brom 1-2 Southampton: Three key players

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WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 03: Dusan Tadic of Southampton reacts during the Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Southampton at The Hawthorns on February 3, 2018 in West Bromwich, England. (Photo by Lynne Cameron/Getty Images) /

Saturday’s win over West Brom means Southampton are officially through to the quarter finals of the FA Cup for the first time in 13 years.

It’s also the third time the Saints have beaten the Baggies this season, meaning nearly half of all of Southampton’s victories this campaign have come against the Midlands side.

The Saints scored once each side of half time to set them on their way to victory, before a wonderful volley from Salomon Rondon meant for a tricky last period. Pellegrino’s team dominated the first half with 60 percent possession but the Baggies ended up with a significant amount more shots on goal over the course of the game.

Southampton fans will ultimately be glad they weren’t forced into a replay with a vital run of games to come over the next five weeks. Many supporters believe Premier League survival could be secured by the end of this stretch.

For now though Saints will look forward to facing either Manchester City or Wigan in the next round, with their tie taking place tonight. Southampton will face whichever team in the quarter finals knowing a place in the semis and a trip to Wembley is at stake.

But who were the Saints’ top performers from Saturday’s win?