sport news Southampton 2-1 Everton: Lucas Digne scores 25-yard own goal

Southampton 2-1 Everton: Lucas Digne scores 25-yard own goal after James Ward-Prowse's opener as Saints secure big win in fight against relegation Southampton moved three points clear of the Premier League relegation zone by beating Everton 2-1 James Ward-Prowse gave the hosts a 50th-minute lead before Lucas Digne scored an own goal from 25 yards Gylfi Sigurdsson made Southampton supporters sweat with a goal in stoppage time but the Saints held on

By Sami Mokbel for The Mail on Sunday

Published: 16:57 GMT, 19 January 2019 | Updated: 17:08 GMT, 19 January 2019

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A 25-yard own goal scored by Everton defender Lucas Digne gave Southampton a huge boost in their bid to avoid relegation on Saturday.

James Ward-Prowse had earlier fired the Saints ahead against an Everton side who often blow hot and cold.

Gylfi Sigurdsson made fans at St Mary's sweat with a late goal for the Toffees, but the host held on.

More to follow. 

Southampton are now unbeaten in five matches after beating Everton in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon

Southampton are now unbeaten in five matches after beating Everton in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon

One-time England international James Ward-Prowse (left) fired Southampton 1-0 up early in the second half at St Mary's

One-time England international James Ward-Prowse (left) fired Southampton 1-0 up early in the second half at St Mary's

A remarkable own goal from Everton left back Lucas Digne doubled Southampton's lead and boosted their survival homes

Toffees star Digne tried to tackle Nathan Redmond but his tackle diverted the ball past his own goalkeeper from long range

Toffees star Digne tried to tackle Nathan Redmond but his tackle diverted the ball past his own goalkeeper

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