Southampton 1-2 Wolves: Neto scores stunner as Saints slump to sixth straight loss

Pedro Neto (right) has scored in each of his three Premier League appearances against Southampton

Pedro Neto scored a stunning individual goal as Wolves came from a goal down to beat Southampton at St Mary’s.

It was a tale of two halves, with the visitors improving markedly as an attacking force after the break to hand Southampton their sixth successive Premier League defeat.

The home side controlled the opening period and took the lead when Danny Ings scored with a brilliant volley after he was picked out by Stuart Armstrong.

However, the game turned in the 52nd minute when referee Graham Scott awarded a penalty after ruling that Ryan Bertrand’s use of his arm to block Nelson Semedo’s attempted delivery was illegal. The Saints full-back and his team-mates appeared perplexed by the decision, but it stood and Ruben Neves converted from the spot.

Wolves, buoyed by the goal, went on the front foot and took the lead when Neto jinked his way past Jannik Vestergaard before threading his…

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