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Saints soundly beaten at West Ham

For the second season in succession, Southampton suffered a 3-0 defeat at London Stadium, as they were soundly beaten by West Ham in their final away game of the Premier League campaign. Our report.

FULL-TIME: West Ham 3-0 Saints

Not our day at the London Stadium as the hosts claim all three points and move into the top half of the Premier League table. Saints return to action at St Mary's on the final day to face already relegated Huddersfield. 

Ward-Prowse delivery

Well dealt with by Balbuena, who was alive to the danger. Prowsey delivers the resulting corner, which is again cleared. It doesn't seem to be falling the way of Saints today.

Yellow Card for Oriol Romeu (Southampton)

Southampton substitution: Oriol Romeu replaces Mario Lemina

Final change.

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Shouts for a penalty

Shane Long goes down under the pressure of Fredericks, who got himself between man and ball. Referee uninterested, before Lanzini breaks up the opposite end, forcing a smart stop from Forster at his near post.

Southampton substitution: James Ward-Prowse replaces Stuart Armstrong

Second change of the afternoon, as James Ward-Prowse is introduced in place of Stu Armstrong.

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Pulling the strings

Long flicks the ball back for Redmond, who is Saints' biggest threat. The shot ricochets behind, before he gets another go from Bertrand's corner - Fabianski this time with the save. 

Redmond finds Elyounoussi

Or at least he tries to, but the pass is cut out. Saints pressing here, with Redmond at the heart of everything. Elyounoussi was again found by Armstrong moments later, and the first touch is good, but he's quickly crowded out.

Last ditch tackle from Noble

Armstrong had burst through the centre, but the midfielder recovered well to win the ball. The tackle was perfectly timed, and needed to be, on the edge of his own area. 

Bertrand corner causes concern

The full-back whips a ball centrally, which bypasses Long but finds Redmond lurking at the back post. The shot is diverted behind by Fredericks but Saints can't capitalise on the resulting corner. Positive start to the second period!

Redmond effect

Saints already looking more effective in the final third, after the introduction of the substitute. He's linking well with both Armstrong and Long in these opening exchanges. 

Southampton substitution: Danny Ings replaces Nathan Redmond

Half time change from Ralph Hasenhüttl in attack.

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HALF-TIME: West Ham 1-0 Saints

The visitors trail at the break, after Marko Arnautovic's opener. Not a huge amount separating the sides, but West Ham have been the more clinical in front of goal. 

Vital interception from Stephens

He turns the ball off the line, before Antonio strikes for a second time, which is well saved by Fraser Forster, bringing a close to a fairly uneventful first half.

Heavens have opened ☔️

Big downpour at the London Stadium. Danny Ings tries to make something of Shane Long's flick, but it doesn't come off. Some promising passages of play here, but nothing incisive from the boys in yellow and blue. 

Armstrong ventures forward

Neat interchange between the Scot and Elyounoussi, and is then fouled by Obiang. Ryan Bertand delivers, but it's cleared; only as far as Elyounoussi again, who tried to find Shane Long but Fabianksi intercepts.

Forster saves from Lanzini

The Argentinian cuts inside and curls an effort at goal, which is fisted clear by Forster. He got enough on it to deter any further effort from a West Ham shit, as they begin to dominate chances created. 

Elyounoussi on the volley

He links well with Ryan Bertrand, cleverly flicks the ball over Diop, before firing goalward on the volley. Effort is wide of the mark, but good intent from the Norwegian. 

Ings on the charge

Danny Ings looks to get Saints on the front foot as he shuts down Fabianski. No real chances for the visitors, bar Armstrong's early effort. 

Armstrong effort

Danny Ings plays in Armstrong down the right, who had Shane Long for company but elected to go himself. The shot misses the target, but was a presentable early chance for the visitors, who look quick on the break.

We're off... 👊

West Ham get us under way at the London Stadium. Marko Arnautovic lays the ball back and the home side have possession in their own half...

Arrivals! 🎥👋

Watch as Southampton's players made their way into London Stadium earlier this afternoon. We're half-hour away from kick-off, so stick with us for all the live in-play action! 🙌

📍 London Stadium

Saints in the house! ❤️

4️⃣ changes!

Four changes from the side that played out an enthralling 3-3 draw with AFC Bournemouth a week ago; recalls for Stu Armstrong, Mario Lemina and Moi Elyounoussi, while Fraser Forster makes his first appearance of the 2018/19 season.

Oriol Romeu, James Ward-Prowse and Nathan Redmond are all available from the bench.

Saints XI confirmed! 😇

Saints XI: Forster (GK), Stephens, Bednarek, Valery, Bertrand, Lemina, Højbjerg (c), Armstrong, Elyounoussi, Long, Ings.
Subs: Gunn (GK), Romeu, Ward-Prowse, Redmond, Austin, Targett, Ramsay.

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Southampton will be visiting Austria and Ireland for pre-season training camps this summer, while a Saints XI will also play a game in Macau, in preparation for the 2019/20 Premier League campaign!

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Swat up for today's West Ham clash! 🤓

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Get the thoughts of the Saints boss! 😇

Watch as Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhüttl previews today's Premier League meeting with West Ham.

we have two more games to focus on getting points and maybe we can climb one or two positions in the table. 

Ralph Hasenhüttl

Looking to close the season out on a high

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It's matchday as Southampton travel to the capital to take on West Ham United, fresh from securing their Premier League safety. Ralph Hasenhüttl's men can breath easy after taking a significant point against AFC Bournemouth last time out, but will also be spurred on by the fact they can climb the league table considerably with a win; Saints could finish the day as high as 13th if other results go in their favour. Stay with us for build-up, live updates and free audio commentary! 🔴⚪