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Southampton 1-2 Burnley: Premier League – Three Key Saints Players

ByAlastair Case|
Burnley's Czech striker Matej Vydra (L) vies with Southampton's Danish defender Jannik Vestergaard during the English Premier League football match between Southampton and Burnley at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton, southern England on February 15, 2020. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)
Burnley's Czech striker Matej Vydra (L) vies with Southampton's Danish defender Jannik Vestergaard during the English Premier League football match between Southampton and Burnley at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton, southern England on February 15, 2020. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)
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SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 15: Jack Stephens of Southampton reacts after a possible hand ball incident during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Burnley FC at St Mary’s Stadium on February 15, 2020 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 15: Jack Stephens of Southampton reacts after a possible hand ball incident during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Burnley FC at St Mary’s Stadium on February 15, 2020 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

In wet and windy conditions at St Mary’s, Southampton succumbed to a physical and ultimately ruthless Burnley side.

In truth, Southampton inflicted more damage to their chances of winning than Storm Dennis ever could have done.

Saints were lacklustre and underwhelming in a much changed side from their recent victories. The decision to leave out the in form Nathan Redmond was enforced due to injury, whilst Vestergaard was a surprise inclusion over the usually reliable Jan Bednarek. Finally Kyle Walker-Peters made his long awaited debut at right back with a promising performance.

Burnley opened the scoring direct from a corner after just 90 seconds. Danny Ings responded with a well taken finish from the edge of the box, taking his total to 18 for the season across all competitions. However, a superb second half strike from Vydra was enough to secure the points for Sean Dyche’s Clarets.

Here’s three of the key players from the match: