Newcastle 2-1 Southampton: Premier League

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NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 08: Shane Long of Southampton runs with the ball under pressure from Allan Saint-Maximin of Newcastle United during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Southampton FC at St. James Park on December 08, 2019 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images) /

Southampton dropped more points from a winning position after surrendering the lead against Newcastle on Sunday afternoon.

Danny Ings – who else? – gave Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side the lead shortly after half-time at St James’ Park, but goals from Jonjo Shelvey and Federico Fernandez turned the game on its head.

Saints had done well to turn things around and claim seven points from their last three league games, but this result should act as another reality check.

Having been on top for much of the game and after creating the best chances to score a second goal, the importance of securing the points the deserve with composure in defence and attack must be reaffirmed.

Upcoming meetings with West Ham and Aston Villa have the potential to provide another important boost but the players must be fully focused on the task at hand.

Here are the Player Ratings for the team that faced Newcastle on Sunday:

Newcastle 2-1 Southampton: Premier League – Saints Player Ratings

By Marc Walker | Dec 9, 2019

Southampton dropped more points from a winning position after surrendering the lead against Newcastle on Sunday afternoon.