Palace loses 1-0 to Southampton; next game critical

Crystal Palace lost a game in which Southampton dominated possession 1-0, but the goal was somewhat fluky on a breakaway that the goalkeeper almost made a fabulous save on.  Unfortunately the ball got through and Jay Rodriguez was able to nudge it forward into a goalward roll that made it.

Daily Mail's match report

Next up for Crystal Palace next week is Sunderland, below them in the Barclay's Premier League standings.  Thus a really critical three points are on the line, since they are now only two points ahead of Cardiff City and West Bromwich Albion, tied at 25 but WBA is placed ahead of Cardiff City.

Vine cap of the goal