Carlos Alcaraz and Ché Adams were the heroes as Southampton secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Plymouth, thereby strengthening their bid for automatic promotion to the Championship. However, a late blunder from Gavin Bazunu denied the hosts a clean sheet.
Southampton’s attacking prowess was on full display at St Mary’s as Alcaraz and Adams found the back of the net. Their impressive form has propelled Southampton to an outstanding 17-game unbeaten streak in the league, leaving them just two matches shy of matching their club’s century-old record. Moreover, the team’s recent goal-scoring spree, which amounts to 12 goals in their last four outings, has added immense pressure on their rivals Ipswich and Leicester.
Throughout the first half, Southampton dominated possession with an astounding 81% share of the ball. However, their control over the game did not always comply with the rulebook…
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