Southampton’s fight for survival got a much-needed lift in the south coast derby, as Dusan Tadic moved them to within one point of safety with a brace.
The Serbian’s superb solo effort piled the pressure on those above Saints, in a game Mark Hughes described as the most important of his managerial career.
His side went in front courtesy of a clinical breakaway involving a beautiful piece of skill from Nathan Redmond. He sent Mario Lemina on his way before Tadic calmly slotted the ball across Asmir Begovic.
Bournemouth's Josh King latched onto Simon Francis’ header just before half time to cancel out the lead, but Tadic wasn’t to be denied.