No happy start for Roy Hodgson as Crystal Palace misery continues
Steven Davis scored the only goal of the game.
Roy Hodgson’s first game as Crystal Palace manager ended in a 1-0 defeat by Southampton as they set two unwanted records at Selhurst Park.
Steven Davis’ sixth-minute goal for Saints means the Eagles have become the first top-flight team to lose each of their opening five league fixtures without scoring a goal.
Their pursuit of a first Premier League goal of the campaign is now longer than Newcastle’s wait of 438 minutes in the 2005-06 season.
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Star man – Mario Lemina
View from the stands
After giving Hodgson such a warm welcome and backing even when behind at the break, some of the Palace faithful lost their cool when Ruben Loftus-Cheek’s number was held up. A smattering of boos welcomed the decision to replace their best player with Bakary Sako, while Southampton fans sung the name of Virgil van Dijk shortly after the want-away defender came off the bench for his first appearance since January.
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Who’s next
Southampton v Manchester United (Premier League, Saturday 23 September)
Crystal Palace v Huddersfield (Carabao Cup, Tuesday 19 September)
