Danny Ings netted his 21st Premier League goal of the season as Southampton defeated relegation-threatened Bournemouth 0-2 in the south coast derby.
Ings struck for the hosts four minutes before half-time after expertly stroking the ball into the corner of the net from inside the area.
The 27-year-old, who began his career with the Cherries, then squandered an excellent chance to double Saints’ advantage in the 59th minute.
After VAR penalised Cherries substitute Harry Wilson for handball, Ings’ tame penalty was saved by Aaron Ramsdale.
It was heartbreak for Bournemouth in the closing stages of the match as Sam Surridge thought he had scored a last-gasp equaliser only for it to be ruled out by VAR, with replays showing Callum Wilson marginally offside.
Che Adams sealed the points for the visitors in added time with a well taken finish past Ramsdale, who produced a string of fine saves to keep the hosts in the match throughout.
Should Watford get a point from their remaining two matches against Man City and Arsenal, Bournemouth will be relegated.
The Hornets made the shock decision to sack Nigel Pearson on Sunday.
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