Crystal Palace 0-2 Southampton 01/09/18: 3 Key Players

By Marc Walker | Sep 2, 2018

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 01: Danny Ings of Southampton celebrates after scoring his team's first goal with team mates during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Southampton FC at Selhurst Park on September 1, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images) /

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LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 01: Jordan Ayew of Crystal Palace is tackled by Mario Lemina of Southampton during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Southampton FC at Selhurst Park on September 1, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images) /

Southampton battled to a 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace on Saturday and released any early season pressure that had built up.

Goals from Danny Ings and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg were the difference at Selhurst Park, although late pressure from Palace had to dealt with for the Saints to secure the three points.

A number of players put in impressive shifts for Mark Hughes’ side and they perhaps reached the levels of performance that they will need to replicate to win more games.

After the high of two wins in a week in league and cup, the international break potentially comes at a bad time for Saints. They return to action at home to Brighton on Monday 17th looking to provide the St Mary’s crowd with a good display.

Here are three players that were key to their performance against Crystal Palace: