John: Crystal Palace did not perform as they have done of late but Southampton must be given credit to turn on a performance like they did. As a CPFC supporter for over 70 years, I can say that if there was a team that was going to help them out it would be Palace. Every other team gives them a beating but not good old CPFC.

Southampton, on England’s southern coast, has been at the heart of global seafaring for two millennia, playing key roles in the rise and fall of kingdoms and empires. Yet the tragic sinking of the Titanic left it with a strange legacy.

According to Opta, Derby spent 247 days in 20th (aka, last) position during what was their most recent year in the Premier League. As it stands, Southampton have languished at the foot of the table for 150 days, with Wolverhampton Wanderers this season’s next closest team on 41 days.

Southampton boss Ivan Juric vowed to keep fighting as relegation moved sharply into focus after Crystal Palace denied them only a third Premier League win of the season. Substitute Matheus Franca’s stoppage-time header, to secure a 1-1 draw for the Eagles, means Saints will be down at the weekend if they lose at Tottenham and Wolves beat Ipswich.

Southampton's former managerial target Carlos Corberan has steadied Valencia's relegation battle, leading the Saints to wonder if they could have achieved similar results had they chosen him. There are some unwritten football rules that every fan respects,

Southampton have dropped 25 points from winning positions in the Premier League this season – the most of any side. In fact, the Saints have failed to win eight games after scoring the opening goal in the top-flight this term (D2 L6). Almost a saviour - is makeshift striker Maguire sign of Man Utd struggles?