Eberechi Eze scores the winning goal against Southampton
- Eberechi Eze scored the decisive goal for Crystal Palace in their 2-1 comeback win over Southampton.
- The victory marked Palace's improvement in form, having gained 13 points from their last eight matches.
- Coach Oliver Glasner expressed hope that Eze's performance would kickstart his scoring streak and help the team secure their place in the league.
In December 2024, Crystal Palace faced Southampton in a Premier League match at home. Tyler Dibling opened the scoring for Southampton in the 14th minute, but Crystal Palace equalized with a goal from Trevoh Chalobah in the 31st minute. Eberechi Eze, who has been recovering from injuries, scored the winning goal for Palace just seven minutes into the second half, which marked his second goal of the league season. The victory came as a relief for Crystal Palace, who had been dealing with relegation fears earlier in the season. At the halfway mark, Palace accumulated 20 points, a considerable improvement from their earlier run where they collected only seven points after their first ten games. Coach Oliver Glasner expressed optimism that this win and Eze's performance could help the team move further away from relegation danger. Glasner noted the team's strengths in set pieces, mentioning that they could have potentially decided the match earlier if they had capitalized on more opportunities. The victory over Southampton pushed Palace further from the relegation zone, while Southampton’s declining position intensified their fears of relegation, especially because they had only managed to secure a few points in recent games. Ivan Juric, the coach for Southampton, was disappointed with his team’s performance, particularly regarding conceding both goals from set pieces as he believed they should have defended those situations better. The loss left Southampton facing challenges as they prepared for the January transfer window, indicating potential changes within their squad to address their struggles and improve their standing in the league.