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Southampton 2 - Portsmouth 2: Billy Sharp aims for a high five
BILLY SHARP has warned his Southampton team-mates to expect as big a battle in their final five games of the season as they endured against Portsmouth.
Sharp’s double was not enough to hand Saints victory as they were pegged back – first by Chris Maguire’s stunning effort then an equally impressive shot from David Norris in stoppage time.
The point was enough to take Southampton back to the top of the league but Sharp knows how tough it will be to stay there.
Saints go to Crystal Palace this afternoon before a home showdown against second-placed Reading on Friday night.
That is what it’s going to be like for the rest of the season
Sharp said: “That is what it’s going to be like for the rest of the season.
“Credit to Reading, they won their game against Leeds on Friday and put pressure on us – but we responded to that by going back top of the league.”southampton 2