The visitors were rampant from the start, racing to a 5-0 lead by the interval. Maddison opened the scoring with a calm finish before doubling his tally, while Son added to the misery with a clinical strike. Kulusevski's precise effort and Sarr’s opportunistic goal put the Saints firmly in their place before the break, with the hosts left chasing shadows.
With a commanding 5-0 scoreline at the break and a total xG of 2.62, Tottenham were well on their way to securing all three points, even though they did not add to their tally in the second half. Southampton, by contrast, produced a more spirited display after the restart, creating several chances and registering an xG of 0.68. However, their efforts came to little fruition, with Spurs’ defense holding firm.
Youngster Nathan Wood, as well as Kyle Walker-Peters, Tino Dibling, and Jarrad Branthwaite all had chances to pull one back, but Spurs goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario was equal to the task. The Saints’ frustrations were compounded when a goal from midfielder Jérémy Fernandes was ruled offside, further derailing any hopes of a consolation goal.
Despite the improved second-half display, Southampton’s woeful first-half performance means they remain firmly rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table. With just five points from 16 games, they now face an uphill battle to climb out of the relegation zone, compounded by a dismal goal difference of -25. Meanwhile, Tottenham’s first win in five matches lifts them back into the top half of the table, with 27 points from 16 games, showing signs of resilience after a recent dip in form.
The result highlights the contrasting fortunes of the two sides, with Tottenham displaying clinical finishing and Southampton continuing their struggle to find form, despite occasional flashes of promise. As the season progresses, Spurs will look to build on this dominant display, while Southampton face the grim reality of a relegation fight.
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