Southampton boss Ronald Koeman has heaped praise on his side after they put south coat rivals Bournemouth to the sword yesterday.
The saints ran out 2-0 winners after first half goals from an in-form Graziano Pelle and a second of the season for Steven Davis.
And Koeman, who took charge of Southampton in June of last year, says the first half performance of his side was a joy to behold.
We had some great movements and great attacks.
The first and second goal, fantastic football and great level of football today in the first 45 minutes and I liked that.
After throwing away a two goal lead at home to Leicester last week, three points and a clean sheet was all the more rewarding for Koeman.
Although the Dutchman still believes there is room for improvement.
It was better than the second half against Leicester. We learn a little bit, but we can still do it better in the second half.
It took 31 minutes for Southampton finally break down the cherries back line after Steven Davis rounded off a wonderful move by slotting home Ryan Bertrand’s inviting cross.
The lead was then doubled five minutes later when Graziano Pelle rose highest to meet Dusan Tadic’s out-swinging cross for this sixth of the season.
The win now moves the saints up to seventh in the table and their next game is away to bottom of the league Sunderland on Saturday.
