Southampton
Artur Boruc – 6/10: Avoided any howlers like the one against Arsenal and was solid before a hand injury forced the Pole off.
Nathaniel Clyne – 6/10: Managed to keep Hazard quiet mostly although could not get forward because of the Belgium international.
Dejan Lovren – 6/10: Generally did well against a barrage of attacks but failed to perform well enough during set pieces.
Jose Fonte – 6/10: A similar story for Fonte, who was beaten to the ball late on as well for Ba’s goal.
Luke Shaw – 7/10: Another fine display from the youngster who worked tirelessly up and down the left flank.
Morgan Schneiderlin – 7/10: Looked comfortable in the middle again but was sacrificed for a more attacking style.
Victor Wanyama – 6/10: Played like Essien should have with a physical display in midfield.
Adam Lallana – 5/10: A quiet game for the captain who failed to influence any Southampton attacks.
James Ward-Prowse – 7/10: Looks like a real class act and has a great technique for crosses and through balls.
Jay Rodriguez – 6/10: Started explosively with a first minute goal, but Ivanovic shackled the winger after that.
Pablo Osvaldo – 4/10: Another disappointing performance from the unsettled striker.
Paulo Gazzaniga – 5/10: Came on for the injured Boruc and conceded twice, although neither were really the goalkeeper’s fault.
Steven Davis – 5/10: An uninspired display from the substitute.
Rickie Lambert – 6/10: Certainly more effective than Osvaldo but couldn’t really influence the game.
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