Charlie Austin looks to be regaining his old form as Southampton downed a weary West Ham at London Stadium. Claude Puel says a strong second half was crucial for his side in their 3-0 victory over West Ham. Superb Southampton produced their most impressive performance under manager Claude Puel's guidance to thrash woeful West Ham 3-0 and move into the top half of the Premier League table. In-form striker Charlie Austin scored a fifth goal in four games to break the deadlock before half-time at the end of an excellent team move before turning provider for Dusan Tadic for the second early in the second half.