James Ward-Prowse scored a sensational free-kick to help Southampton produce one of the close football scores of the weekend in the Premier League. Leeds was looking for their third consecutive win after an incredible come from behind win against Wolves before the international break. Jack Harrison opened the scoring in the 29th minute before Ward-Prowse curled in the 49th minute.
Player ratings
Leeds: Meslier (6), Llorente (7), Ayling (8), Cooper (7), Dallas (7), Klich (7), Forshaw (6), Harrison (9), Raphinha (7), Rodrigo (7), James (7)
Subs: Struijk (6), Phillips (6), Gelhardt (8)
Southampton: Forster (6), Livramento (7), Bednarek (6), Salisu (6), Walker-Peters (7), Elyounoussi (7), Romeu (6), Diallo (7), Ward-Prowse (8), Adams (7), Broja (7)
Subs: Long (6), S Armstrong (6), Tella (6)
Man of the match: Jack Harrison
Managers Reaction
Leeds boss Jesse Marsch: “It was an intensive game with a lot of second balls and duels and one that we should have won. I feel like the clarity, tactically, what we want the game to look like, I thought we were balanced in the match and didn’t give much away. I did less shouting at the players during this match because they were more in control of every situation. Best counter-pressing game for us by far. Good in pressing moments. With the ball in build-up phases against a team that likes to press, we still find a lot of solutions.”
Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl: “I can guarantee you it’s not the last he will score. He’s for sure one of the best in the world in this part of the game and for us a very important player. I don’t need to talk about [his other qualities]. You can talk about it. Tell the people it’s more than just set-pieces. It’s not a coincidence that he plays nearly every minute for us. He’s physically unbelievably strong, his recovery is super because three games in a week are not a problem for him. This is a player you need to have.”
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