Franca's late strike denies Southampton rare victory

Fear not, Derby fans; hope remains. As this game headed into injury time, it looked as though the indignity they have carried for 17 years and counting would remain, with Southampton eyeing a rare win that would have taken them past the Premier League all-time low of 11 points that Derby suffered in 2007-08.

- Ben Bloom

But no one gives away points like Southampton, and Matheus França's late equalising header for Palace ensured Ivan Juric's side remain bottom of the league on just 10. The wait goes on. It was hard not to feel some sympathy for the hosts. After a nine-game Premier League losing streak at home, they at least salvaged a solitary point through Paul Onuachu's early goal. A spirited performance could well have yielded more.

With a host of top-half opponents to come for Crystal Palace, thoughts of a European challenge (at least through the league) might be premature based on this outing. The FA Cup surely provides their best route after reaching the semi-finals last weekend.