When Ivan Juric promised Southampton fans “heavy metal football” at St Mary’s after replacing Russell Martin as manager in December, most supporters were hoping it would be their team that would see a lift in style and results. And while glimpses of attacking threat were on display against Bournemouth, it was ultimately the visitors who, with a 3-1 win, displayed the fluid and dynamic play their opposition had been promised.
Andoni Iraola’s side won two corners seconds after kick-off which was the beginning of early dominance. Their opener came after 14 minutes when Ryan Christie found Dango Ouattara, who cleverly managed to time his run onside and deftly head home for his seventh Premier League goal of the season.
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