Crystal Palace became the very first club in top-flight history to lose their opening up five video games without scoring as Roy Hodgson’s first suit as manager ended in defeat by Southampton.

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The Eagles spent for slack protecting in simply the 6th minute when a Dusan Tadic cross-shot was anticipated to the feet of Steven Davis, who side-footed house from 10 yards.

Palace’s direct technique was included for the most part, though Saints caretaker Fraser Forster did have to make point-blank conserves to refute Christian Benteke and Jason Puncheon either side of half-time.

His resistance implied the hosts set a brand-new top-flight document as they exceeded the 438 mins Newcastle do without a goal at the start of the 2005-06 period.

Royal residence did not use enough as well as enabled the away side to keep possession as well conveniently as they protected a very first win since 19 August.

Saints introduced Virgil van Dijk from the bench late on, the protector making his opening night since declaring he wished to leave in the summer season.

His effect was very little as his side conveniently saw out the closing stages, with Royal residence considering hopeful crosses as well as long rounds, as they had for much of the afternoon.

 

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