Southampton keep all-time low after defeat by Fulham – Sports activities – FootBall

Southampton will finish the yr all-time low of the Premier League and dealing with a battle for survival after conceding a late aim to slip to a 2-1 defeat by Fulham on Saturday.

New supervisor Nathan Jones seemed set to earn his first level in cost till Joao Palhinha’s highly effective strike restored Fulham’s lead within the 88th minute.

Aleksandar Mitrovic then had a stoppage-time penalty saved by Southampton goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu however the harm was accomplished as Saints suffered a fifth successive league defeat.

Southampton captain James Ward-Prowse’s excellent free kick within the 56th minute seemed like securing a draw which might have lifted his facet off the foot of the desk.

It made amends after he had scored on the incorrect finish within the thirty second minute by deflecting Joao Palhinha’s effort into his personal aim, but it surely was to show in useless.

Southampton have 12 factors from 17 video games whereas Fulham moved into the highest seven with 25 factors.

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