Southampton, England — Southampton dey face plenty wahala as dem dey battle to survive for the Premier League as Crystal Palace dey come St. Mary's for Wednesday afternoon. Saints gatz win dis match to get hope say dem fit escape to stay in the top flight.
As e stand now, Southampton dey 20 points behind di safe zone, wey na Wolves wey dey sit for 17th place. Wit only 27 points left for dis season, dem need miracle, and di match against di Eagles fit begin dat miracle. Last time di two teams meet, Southampton just manage to scrape a draw, but dis time na better squad wey Palace bring as dem just land from their own fresh victory.
Crystal Palace dey ride high wit three consecutive wins for di Premier League, including a dominant 3-0 victory over Fulham wey see dem qualify for FA Cup semi-fina against Aston Villa. Palace boss, Oliver Glasner, dey expect his players to maintain di momentum as dem roll into dis hard match against Southampton.
“We know sey Southampton dey play very aggressive football, we need to handle dem well,” Glasner talk for recent press conference. “Di Saints get physical players like Paul Onuachu and quick players like Kamaldeen Sulemana wey fit cause problem for any defence.”
Dis match dey come at a critical time for both teams. Southampton dey try to salvage their season, while Crystal Palace dey eye di European qualification spot. Dem dey sit comfortably in di 12th position wit 39 points, eight points behind di seventh spot wey fit secure European competition next season.
Kick-off for dis match na 2:45 PM ET as di Southampton fans dey prepare to welcome Crystal Palace for St. Mary’s Stadium. Players wey no go feature for Southampton include Will Smallbone and James Bree, while Ross Stewart and Juan Larios dey doubtful for di fixture. For Palace, dem no go fit count on Cheick Doucoure and Chadi Riad, but Will Hughes dey questionable after sickness.
Despite Southampton avoid di relegation zone, dem gatz step up their game sharply. Glasner dey hopeful say his squad fit replicate dem levels wey dem display for recent matches to secure di vital three points. “We gatz focus on dis match and no think of di table too much. Every game dey important,” him add.
As di clock dey tick, Southampton gatz find a way to notch di victory to bring hope for dem fans. Crystal Palace dey eager to continue dem away record wey don see dem win six away games in a row without conceding goal. Dis record fit add pressure on dem as dem march into Southampton.
