nd<\/sup> minute for Mauricio Pochettino\u2019s side to secure all three points. Rodriguez played the ball through the Reading defence and substitute Adam Lallana found a finish.<\/p>\nThe victory moves Southampton seven points clear of the drop zone. Reading now look resigned to life in the Championship next season.<\/p>\n
At the other end of the table, Arsenal moved into fourth place with a 2-1 win at West Brom. The Gunners took the lead on 20 minutes. In-form Gervinho found Tomas Rosicky, who headed home from close-range.<\/p>\n
The Czech midfielder doubled his goal tally five minutes into the second half. Santi Cazorla found Rosicky and the midfielder scored at the second chance of asking. The Baggies looked to be back in the game on 71 minutes.<\/p>\n
Arsenal centre-back Per Mertesacker brought down Shane Long in the penalty area and the big German international was shown a red card. James Morrison scored from the resulting spot-kick.<\/p>\n
West Brom pushed for an equaliser. However, the Gunners hung on to three vital points in the race for Champions League qualification.<\/p>\n
Other Premier League result:<\/b><\/p>\n
Norwich 2-2 Swansea<\/p>\n
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