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Southampton endure historic Premier League relegation after defeat at Spurs

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Southampton have made unwanted history as the first team relegated from the Premier League with seven games still to play after a 3-1 defeat at Tottenham.

Two goals from Brennan Johnson were enough to give Spurs their first win in five in the league, consigning their rock-bottom opponents to a 25th loss of the season and a swift return to the Championship. Mateus Fernandes scored a late consolation for the visitors but it was not enough for Saints to take anything from the game, as Mathys Tel rounded off Spurs’ win with a stoppage-time penalty.

Continue reading…Southampton have made unwanted history as the first team relegated from the Premier League with seven games still to play after a 3-1 defeat at Tottenham.Two goals from Brennan Johnson were enough to give Spurs their first win in five in the league, consigning their rock-bottom opponents to a 25th loss of the season and a swift return to the Championship. Mateus Fernandes scored a late consolation for the visitors but it was not enough for Saints to take anything from the game, as Mathys Tel rounded off Spurs’ win with a stoppage-time penalty. Continue reading…