Crystal Palace Triumphs 2-1 Against Southampton As Eberechi Eze Scores Winner

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Eberechi Eze secured a vital win for Crystal Palace with a decisive second-half goal, overturning an early deficit to defeat Southampton 2-1 at Selhurst Park. Southampton initially took the lead through Tyler Dibling after Kyle Walker-Peters' impressive run. However, Palace equalised before the break with Trevoh Chalobah's header from a corner, despite Southampton's protests about Aaron Ramsdale being obstructed.

With this victory, Crystal Palace leapfrogged Everton to claim 15th place in the league standings. Meanwhile, Southampton remains rooted at the bottom, having secured only one win and six points in the first half of the season. This result highlights their ongoing struggles and poor form away from home.

Southampton's away record has reached worrying lows. They have not won any of their away matches this season, extending their winless streak to 17 consecutive top-flight games on the road. This is only surpassed by a 19-game winless run between March 1985 and February 1986.

Oliver Glasner's team had a challenging start to the season, including a 1-0 loss to Nottingham Forest in October that left them in the relegation zone. Since then, Palace has improved significantly, losing only two of their last 11 matches and winning four, which has helped them climb towards mid-table safety.

Southampton's current tally of six points from their first 19 Premier League games is historically low. Only Sheffield United in the 2020-21 season managed fewer points at this stage with five. Sunderland also equalled this record in the 2005-06 season. Both teams ended those seasons at the bottom of the table.

The Saints' inability to secure victories on the road continues to be a significant concern as they face an uphill battle to avoid relegation. Their historical struggles highlight the challenges ahead if they are to improve their standing in the league.