Bournemouth take step towards Premier League survival at bottom side Southampton

Marcus Tavernier (right) netted Bournemouth’s winner. Pic: Andrew Matthews/PA

Bournemouth took a significant step towards Premier League survival with a precious 1-0 win which pushed south-coast rivals Southampton closer to relegation.

Marcus Tavernier claimed the Cherries’ second-half winner at a soggy St Mary’s to move the Cherries seven points clear of the drop zone and pile further pressure on the division’s bottom club.