Crystal Palace vs Southampton: The Eagles Soar High




Two teams who have had contrasting starts to the season, Crystal Palace and Southampton, played out a thrilling match at Selhurst Park. And it was the Eagles who came out on top with a 2-1 win, thanks to goals from Trevoh Chalobah and Eberechi Eze.

Southampton took the lead in the 14th minute through Tyler Dibling, who tapped in from close range after a cross from the left. But Palace hit back just 17 minutes later, with Chalobah heading home from a corner. Eze then put Palace ahead in the 52nd minute, with a stunning strike from outside the area.

Southampton pushed for an equalizer in the closing stages, but Palace held on to secure their first win of the season. The win saw Palace move up to 16th place in the table, while Southampton remain bottom, having not won any of their opening nine games.

It was a great day for Palace and their manager Patrick Vieira, who will be hoping that this win can kick-start their season. For Southampton and their manager Ralph Hasenhüttl, it was another disappointing day, and they will need to find some form soon if they are to avoid relegation.

Here are some of the key moments from the match:

  • 14th minute: Southampton take the lead through Tyler Dibling.
  • 31st minute: Palace equalize through Trevoh Chalobah.
  • 52nd minute: Palace take the lead through Eberechi Eze.
  • Palace hold on to secure their first win of the season.

Overall, it was a great day for Palace and their fans. They will be hoping that this win can be the start of a successful season. For Southampton, it was another disappointing day, but they will need to pick themselves up and start winning games soon.