ben Mane pounced in the 83rd minute to score villa 's first home goal in four games . The Senegalese fired past Julian Speroni after the Palace eeper failed to deal with James Ward - Prowse 's injury . Graziano Pelle started up favourite for Southampton despite despite the Italian scoring just once in four games . The Saints regained possession but struggled to make an impact in the final third of the pitch . Palace were without captain Mile Jedinak who was serving a four - match suspension for elbowing teammate Sakho .
Sadio Mane pounced in the 83rd minute to score Southampton 's first home goal in four games . The Senegalese fired past Julian Speroni after the Palace eeper failed to deal with James Ward-Prowse 's shot . Graziano Pelle started up front for Southampton despite despite the Italian scoring just once in 13 games . The Saints dominated possession but struggled to make an impact in the final third of the pitch . Palace were without captain Mile Jedinak who was serving a four-match suspension for elbowing Diafra Sakho .