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title: "Southampton 3-0 West Brom – Five things learnt"
canonical: "https://readsouthampton.com/2016/01/17/southampton-3-0-west-brom-five-things-learnt/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Luke Osman"
section: "Feature Writers"
published: "2016-01-17T15:05:33Z"
modified: "2016-01-17T15:05:33Z"
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# Southampton 3-0 West Brom – Five things learnt

After such an enjoyable afternoon at Southampton, it really is tough to pick out negatives from anyone associated with the club.

On a day that consisted of shrewd business for a proven goalscorer and a hugely important victory, it feels as though the sky is the limit now for a revitalised Southampton team.

The signing of Charlie Austin was a massive boost to the supporters around St Mary’s as the new man was well received and acknowledged by the Southampton faithful, but also with a comprehensive 3-0 victory against West Brom in a game that had potential to be extremely difficult, which contained a rare brace from James Ward-Prowse and a late goal from Dusan Tadic, the afternoon was absolutely perfect for the Saints.

Here are five things that can be taken from the impressive domination of the Baggies.