Southampton 1-2 West Ham: Premier League – Three Key Players

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 27: Felipe Anderson of West Ham United (obscured) scores his sides first goal past Alex McCarthy of Southampton during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and West Ham United at St Mary's Stadium on December 27, 2018 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 27: Felipe Anderson of West Ham United (obscured) scores his sides first goal past Alex McCarthy of Southampton during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and West Ham United at St Mary's Stadium on December 27, 2018 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
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SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 27: Grady Diangana of West Ham United and Lucas Perez of West Ham United look on as Danny Ings of Southampton controls the ball during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and West Ham United at St Mary’s Stadium on December 27, 2018 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 27: Grady Diangana of West Ham United and Lucas Perez of West Ham United look on as Danny Ings of Southampton controls the ball during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and West Ham United at St Mary’s Stadium on December 27, 2018 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Southampton struggle to find top gear and lose to a game West Ham 2-1.

After a positive start to his Saints tenure, Ralph Hasenhüttl suffered his first significant blip as manager. The side struggled to find full throttle and made several sloppy mistakes in possession.

The South coast side found it tough in a physical game and labored against a difficult opposition.

The man at the helm may have changed, but Saints’ old habit of blowing leads persists. It’s safe to say, that Ralph will have plenty of food for thought to go with the leftover turkey, ahead of a tough test against Manchester city on Sunday.

Here are three key players from Southampton’s 2-1 loss to West Ham United.