Southampton 2-1 Bournemouth: Three key players

By Marc Walker | Apr 28, 2018

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 28: Dusan Tadic of Southampton celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the Premier League match between Southampton and AFC Bournemouth at St Mary's Stadium on April 28, 2018 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) /

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SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – APRIL 28: Mark Hughes, Manager of Southampton congratulates Mario Lemina of Southampton after his sides victory after the Premier League match between Southampton and AFC Bournemouth at St Mary’s Stadium on April 28, 2018 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) /

Southampton fought brilliantly to claim a 2-1 win over Bournemouth on Saturday and ignite a late season survival charge.

Dusan Tadic was the hero of the day with two confidently taken goals to fire the Saints to just a point behind Swansea in the Premier League table.

A optimistic atmosphere around St. Mary’s has seemingly benefited the players, and it cannot be argued that Mark Hughes has the team playing with more fight, desire and hunger to avoid the drop.

Here are three impressive performers from what was potentially a momentous day for the club’s future in the English top-flight: