Tottenham won 5-0 away to Southampton on Sunday night.
Spurs scored all five of their goals in the first half, taking the lead inside the first minute through James Maddison.
Captain Heung-Min Son got on the scoresheet 10 minutes later, before Dejan Kulusevski added a third just two minutes later.
There was more misery for Southampton when Pape Matar Sarr scored a well-timed goal to make it 4-0, then Maddison got his brace on the stroke of half-time.
Read on to see how the race played out on the South Coast.
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— Tottenham (@SpursOfficial) December 15, 2024
How did it happen?
The visitors made their intentions clear from the start, taking the lead within 45 seconds.
Spence’s increased run and perfect ball timing found Maddison, who calmly slotted past Alex McCarthy to open the scoring.
It was Tottenham’s fastest Premier League goal since 2018 and set the tone for the carnage that followed.
Southampton barely managed to regroup before Spurs struck again in the 12th minute.
Maddison’s pinpoint cross found Sean at the back post and the Tottenham captain struck home to double the advantage.
Moments later, Sean turned provider, bringing a low cross into the box.
Although Solanke was denied by Jan Bednarek’s slide, Kulusevski was on hand to pounce on the rebound to make it 3-0.
James Maddison is simply ridiculous. pic.twitter.com/n6KJmBsKE6
— Tottenham (@SpursOfficial) December 15, 2024
Southampton’s defense was cracked and Spurs took further advantage in the 25th minute.
Sarr latched on to Sean’s pass, danced past Wood and scored Tottenham’s fourth. Southampton fans could only watch in despair as the relentless visitors continued to dominate.
The first half ended normally with Maddison scoring his second goal of the game in stoppage time.
Sean’s superb clipped pass found Maddison in the box and the playmaker expertly cut inside before firing into the far corner to complete the first-half win.
The Saints, to their credit, tried to salvage some pride in the second half, creating several chances through Adam Armstrong and the lively Dom Ballard.
However, Fraser Forster, returning to his former club, was equal to their efforts, making crucial saves to keep a clean sheet.
Southampton struggled to overcome a resolute Spurs defense and the visitors came close to adding a sixth, substitute Brennan Johnson narrowly missing the target from Timo Werner’s cross late on.
The win marks Tottenham’s biggest away win under Postecoglou and their first half with five goals in the Premier League.
For Southampton, it was a humbling night that highlighted the difference between them and the league’s top teams.
