Southampton staged a superb fightback to claim a shock 2-1 win that left Tottenham’s top four place in jeopardy on Saturday.
Spurs took the lead through Harry Kane’s 26th-minute goal but Mauricio Pochettino side fell to Southampton in the second half with two late goals in three minutes.
Yan Valery capitalised on a mistake by Danny Rose in the 77th minute to draw Saints level before James Ward-Prowse’s superb 81th minute free-kick delivered a victory that ensured they remained two points clear of the relegation zone.
For Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuettl, this was the kind of heroic victory that will strengthen the belief his side can stay up.
Pochettino, on the other hand, was left with plenty to worry about as his side fell to a third defeat in four Premier League games — a wretched run that has produced just on point and leaves them looking over their shoulder as the battle for a top-four finish gathers pace.
Third-placed Tottenham are three points above fourth-placed Manchester United and four ahead of fifth-placed Arsenal, with their rivals meeting at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
