Southampton leads Leicester City 2-0 with 45 minutes gone by in the early Sunday Premier League matchup at St. Mary’s.
James Ward-Prowse hit a fantastic half-volley for Southampton’s first after 25 minutes, and Jay Rodriguez doubled the lead five minutes before the break on a set-piece. The Champions have been poor, still searching for their first away win in Premier League play this season.
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Danny Drinkwater and Nampalys Mendy have been unable to hold possession for the narrow Leicester City attack, while Ryan Bertrand and Nathan Redmond have successfully provided width for the hosts.The goal for Rodriguez is his fourth of the season and first since scoring a brace at Bournemouth in mid-December.
Both teams need a win in a bad way. Southampton is hoping to end a four-match losing streak, while Leicester City sits just five points above the relegation zone. To this point, the Foxes simply haven’t been able to match the attacking intent of Southampton at St. Mary’s. 45 minutes remain, can the Champions find a way back in?