Southampton took a massive step towards English Premier League survival with a crucial 2-1 victory at home to Bournemouth on Saturday.

Saints had failed to win their last eight top-flight matches heading into the encounter and knew defeat would be disastrous to their hopes of avoiding the drop to the second-tier.

Dusan Tadic inspired the win, scoring in each half to cancel out Joshua King's equaliser on the stroke of half-time.

Both goals were superbly taken and represented a big up turn in form from the Serbian, who had scored just four goals previously so far this season.

He's been heavily criticised by supporters this season but appears to be peaking at the perfect time, with just three games remaining before the end of the season, including a do-or-die relegation clash with Swansea City.

Can he ensure that Southampton don't end up in the Championship?

Fans took to Twitter to discuss his Saturday performance...

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