Tottenham's four-game Premier League winless streak ended in heartbreak as Southampton overturned an early deficit to secure a 2-1 victory at St Mary's Stadium on Saturday.
The defeat leaves Tottenham in precarious position for Champions League qualification, with manager Mauricio Pochettino's side now trailing Manchester United, Arsenal, and Chelsea in the race for top-four spots.
Harry Kane opened the scoring in the 26th minute after a swift counterattack involving Dele Alli, who returned from a seven-week hamstring injury. Kane converted a low cross from Alli to reach his 200th career goal.
Southampton's resilience grew after halftime as Yan Valery equalized from Stuart Armstrong's cross, before James Ward-Prowse delivered a curling free-kick into the top corner to seal the win. The visitors' late surge kept them two points clear of the relegation zone.
Other Premier League results highlighted the league's volatility: Newcastle came from 2-0 down to beat Everton 3-2, Brighton secured a 2-1 win at Crystal Palace, and Leicester climbed the table with a 3-1 victory over Fulham. Cardiff also boosted their survival hopes with a 2-0 win against West Ham.
