Match report and free highlights as Wilfried Zaha scores inside three minutes to see Crystal Palace ahead; James Ward-Prowse and Armando Broja score in quick succession to put Southampton in front at the break; Jordan Ayew’s drought-breaking goal rescues a point for the hosts
Wednesday 15 December 2021 21:29, UK
Jordan Ayew scored his first Premier League goal in 43 games as he rescued a 2-2 draw for Crystal Palace against Southampton.
The forward’s last goal for club or country came in a 4-1 win against Leeds in November 2020, and it would have been a sweet feeling as he slotted home from a tight angle in the 65th minute.
Crystal Palace had let a 1-0 lead slip after Wilfried Zaha fired them ahead inside three minutes, picking up immediately where they left off in their convincing 3-1 victory against Everton on Sunday.
But two quickfire goals from Southampton saw them ahead at half-time. James Ward-Prowse curled home a trademark free-kick (33) before Armando Broja (36) scored his fourth Premier League goal of the season.
The sharing of the spoils was a fair reflection overall, with Crystal Palace jumping above Brighton and Brentford into 11th place with 20 points. Southampton remain in 15th place, but are now six points clear of the drop zone.
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Crystal Palace travel to Watford on Saturday; kick-off 3pm, while Southampton host Brentford, also on Saturday; kick-off 3pm.