Tottenham Defeats Southampton 5-0 in Premier League

Tottenham Hotspur secured a commanding 5-0 victory over Southampton at St Mary's Stadium, with James Maddison scoring twice and netting the fastest goal for Spurs in the Premier League since 2018, just 36 seconds into the match. Spurs, who were winless in their previous five games, capitalized on Southampton's poor defending, with Heung-Min Son and Dejan Kulusevski also finding the net early on. The loss leaves Southampton at the bottom of the Premier League, having lost five of their last six matches, intensifying the pressure on head coach Russell Martin. Despite the win, Tottenham fans expressed discontent towards chairman Daniel Levy, chanting for him to resign. The game marked a stark contrast to the previous clash between the two teams, following a tumultuous period for Spurs under the previous manager Antonio Conte. With this victory, Tottenham moved within four points of fifth-placed Manchester City, while Southampton remains nine points adrift of safety.