Tottenham, Daniel Levy, and Ange Postecoglou can breathe a sigh of relief as Southampton’s relegation is confirmed with seven games still to play, taking the burden of fresh shame off their shoulders. It marks a new low for the club in the Premier League era. With their fate sealed, Southampton can now focus on restoring some pride, aiming to earn enough points to surpass Derby’s record for the fewest points in a Premier League season.
Brennan Johnson played a pivotal role in sending the Saints down, scoring twice in the first half. The match then turned into a rather surreal affair, with Spurs controlling possession while conserving energy for their upcoming Europa League quarterfinal clash against Eintracht Frankfurt. Matheus Fernandes pulled one back for Southampton in the 90th minute, but Mathys Tel sealed the result with a penalty after Welington fouled Johnson.
For Tottenham, the win ensured they avoided becoming the first Premier League team to lose at home to all three promoted clubs, giving them a morale boost ahead of Thursday’s crucial Europa League match. When Spurs defeated Southampton 5-0 back in December, it marked the final game of Russell Martin’s tenure, which ended shortly after that loss. Despite the managerial change, the trajectory of Southampton’s season has remained largely unchanged.
