Southampton end Premier League campaign with dispiriting defeat

Peter Crouch made good on a pre-match bet with a Stoke supporter after the Potters' 1-0 win at Southampton.

Peter Crouch's towering header won Stoke City all three points as Southampton's barren home run continued.

Peter Crouch's towering header won Stoke City all three points as Southampton's barren home run continued.

Southampton's season limped to a disappointing finish as they were beaten 1-0 at home by Stoke on Sunday, piling more pressure on manager Claude Puel.

Peter Crouch's second half header on his return to St Mary's was enough to earn fellow Mark Hughes his 150th Premier League win as a manager.

Saints failed to score at home for the fifth match in a row after being denied by some super saves from Stoke goalkeeper Jack Butland.

Positives

At least Southampton fans do not have to watch any more of this...