Ghana striker Jordan Ayew excels as Crystal Palace suffer home defeat to Southampton

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Ghana striker, Jordan Ayew tasted defeat on his Crystal Palace debut as the Eagles succumbed 2-0 at home to Southampton on Saturday. 

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The 26-year-old was handed a starting role by manager Roy Hodgson but substituted in the 76th minute.

In the 54th minute, he got in a strike but the shot was blocked by a defender.

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Danny Ings gave Southampton the lead after just two minutes into the second half.

Pierre Hojbjerg scored in injury time to give the Saints a comfortable win on the road.