Southampton 3-3 Bournemouth: Premier League

Southampton 3-3 Bournemouth: Premier League – Player Ratings

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 27: James Ward-Prowse of Southampton celebrates with teammate Shane Long after scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and AFC Bournemouth at St Mary's Stadium on April 27, 2019 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) /

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SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – APRIL 27: Ralph Hasenhuettl, Manager of Southampton consoles Nathan Redmond of Southampton following their sides draw in the Premier League match between Southampton FC and AFC Bournemouth at St Mary’s Stadium on April 27, 2019 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) /

For the second match running, Southampton threw away two points in a lively encounter against fellow South Coast side Bournemouth.

With Cardiff losing away at Fulham, Ralph Hasenhuttl will be delighted to reach mathematical safety, an impressive achievement given the precarious situation he inherited from predecessor Mark Hughes. Confirmation of another season in top flight will come as a relief to many fans who surely feared the worst earlier on the season.

Goals for Shane Long, James Ward-Prowse and Matt Targett were not sufficient to beat Eddie Howe’s side, who responded through a strike from Gosling and a brace from the in form Callum Wilson.

Here are the Saints Player Ratings from their 3-3 draw with Bournemouth on Saturday afternoon: