Premier League Cup

Seager stars as Southampton go top

17 Feb 2017

Saints beat Bristol City 2-0 in Group A match to close in on a place in the last 16

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Ryan Seager (above left) scored one goal and set up the other to send Southampton top of Group A with a 2-0 victory over Bristol City.

The 21-year-old opened the scoring after only four minutes with a thunderous strike before teeing up Marcus Barnes (above right) midway through the second half to beat Jojo Wollacott in the City goal.

See: Premier League Cup tables

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Saints go two points above Newcastle United and Swansea City and know avoiding defeat against Newcastle in their final match on 28 February will secure a place in the last 16.

Bristol City stay fourth on three points but can still qualify, with two matches to play, both against Swansea.

See: Southampton report

(Photos courtesy of Naomi Baker/Southampton FC)