Tottenham Hotspur achieved a commanding 5-0 victory over Southampton on Sunday, December 15, 2024, with all five goals scored in the first half—a first in the club's Premier League history. 
James Maddison was instrumental in the win, netting two goals: the first in the opening 36 seconds and another just before halftime. Son Heung-min, Dejan Kulusevski, and Pape Matar Sarr also contributed to the scoreline. The match saw many Southampton supporters depart before halftime, reflecting the team's struggles.
This decisive win was a much-needed boost for Tottenham, who had secured only one point from their previous three league matches. The victory elevated them to 10th place with 23 points from 16 games. In contrast, Southampton's 13th league loss of the season left them at the bottom with just five points, increasing the likelihood of their relegation to the Championship.
Following the poor first-half performance, some Southampton fans called for manager Russell Martin's dismissal. Martin expressed his disappointment, stating, "I'm hurt at the first half. We just don't respond very well to setbacks as a group."
Tottenham, grappling with injuries and recent poor form, found their confidence restored and are preparing for a League Cup quarter-final against Manchester United. Manager Ange Postecoglou praised the team's performance, noting, "It was outstanding by the players. We had a tough European game away on Thursday night... and for the lads to come out with that much energy was great."
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