Ings scores twice as relieved Southampton beats Palace 3-1

<p>SOUTHAMPTON, England &mdash; Free from the threat of relegation, Southampton claimed just its third win in four months in the Premier League by coming from behind to beat Crystal Palace 3-1 on Tuesday.</p>
<p>Southampton’s top-flight status was guaranteed for another season when Fulham became the third and final team to get relegated with its loss to Burnley on Monday.</p>
<p>Ralph Hasenhuttl’s out-of-form team was able to play with more freedom as a result, and fit-again striker Danny Ings scored in each half to lead the Saints to victory at St. Mary’s Stadium. Che Adams netted Southampton’s other goal.</p>
<p>Christian Benteke gave Palace the lead after just two minutes. Palace captain Luka Milivojević had a penalty saved by Fraser Forster in the 41st — when the score was 1-1 — after Wilfried Zaha was fouled.</p>
<p>Southampton moved up three positions to 14th, a place and a point behind Palace with three games left.</p>
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