Southampton 2-1 Blackpool: Two goals from left-back Romain Perraud ensure Saints reach the FA Cup fifth round… as Mick McCarthy loses his first game as Seasiders boss on his return to the dugout after 15 months
No James Ward-Prowse, no major problems for Southampton. Occasions when Southampton can afford to leave out their influential captain are few and far between. After his mammoth efforts in the Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg against Newcastle and with Tuesday’s return in mind, Nathan Jones decided this might be one such safe opportunity to give the…