Tottenham Hotspur got back to winning ways at St. Mary’s Stadium, defeating Southampton 5-0 with a powerful first-half performance. James Maddison opened the scoring in the first minute, marking the first time Spurs had scored five goals in the first half of a Premier League match. Southampton couldn’t recover from their early loss.
Son Heung-min and Dejan Kulusevski’s goals in the 12th and 14th minutes quickly extended Tottenham’s lead. Soon after, Pape Sarr exploited Southampton’s defensive mistakes to score another goal. Maddison then completed the first-half thumping with a spectacular fifth goal in stoppage time, giving Ange Postecoglou’s team a much-needed comeback.
This victory was particularly significant because Tottenham had only triumphed once in their previous six league games. The team exploited Southampton’s defensive slackness, with Saints boss Russell Martin noticeably missing the touchline as Maddison scored Spurs’ fifth goal. Tottenham’s performance that evening was remarkable.
In the second half, Southampton fought harder, and Mateus Fernandes scored but was ruled offside. Despite this effort, they remain at the bottom of the Premier League standings. Tottenham, on the other hand, rose to 10th position, five spots outside the top four.
Son Heung-min reached a personal milestone when he scored Tottenham’s second goal in his 100th Premier League match. Additionally, he assisted Maddison on Spurs’ fifth goal, which made him the team’s all-time leading assister in the league. Son’s significant contribution to Tottenham’s success is demonstrated by this achievement.
Tottenham only managed two shots and slowed down in the second half, but their overall expected goals (xG) value was 2.62. This comprehensive victory not only raised their league standing but also provided them with the confidence they needed to aim for higher rankings.
To restart their season, Tottenham needed to defeat Southampton by a significant margin. Spurs are prepared to compete for higher league rankings as a result of improved performances and noteworthy achievements from key players.
