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Southampton stun Tottenham as Yan Valery and James Ward-Prowse derail Mauricio Pochettino’s top-four pursuit

Relive all the action from St Mary’s Stadium

Callum Rice-Coates,Bradley West
Saturday 09 March 2019 17:43 GMT
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Tottenham were stunned by a late Southampton comeback as they crashed to a 2-1 Premier League defeat at St Mary's.

Spurs, title challengers a fortnight ago, now face a battle to stay in the top four after a fourth match without a win.

Harry Kane put them ahead after finishing a cross from the returning Dele Alli for a seventh goal in his last five games against Saints.

But Yan Valery bundled in a 76th-minute equaliser before James Ward-Prowse added another exquisite free-kick to his collection nine minutes from time.

Victory kept Southampton out of the relegation zone after Cardiff secured a huge win of their own in the survival battle.

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GOAL! Huddersfield 0-1 Bournemouth (Wilson)

19 minutes

Callum Wilson nets his 50th goal in a Bournemouth shirt after good work from Ryan Fraser, who adds another assist to his tally. The Cherries are in control in Yorkshire.

Callum Rice-Coates9 March 2019 15:20

Leicester 1-0 Fulham (Tielemans)

21 minutes

Rodgers looks on with his delight as his Leicester side take a deserved lead. James Maddison plays Jamie Vardy through, and the striker picks out Youri Tielemans in space. He slots home to put the hosts in front.

Callum Rice-Coates9 March 2019 15:23

Southampton 0-0 Tottenham

22 minutes

So close! Spurs are almost in front as Christian Eriksen curls a free kick over the wall and against the cross bar. The opening goal doesn't seem far away for the visitors.

Callum Rice-Coates9 March 2019 15:27

GOAL! Southampton 0-1 Tottenham (Kane)

26 minutes

And there is the goal that has seemed inevitable since the start. Alli and Kane link up superbly again and the latter finishes with typical composure. That's his 17th Premier League goal of the season.

Callum Rice-Coates9 March 2019 15:27

Newcastle 0-1 Everton

30 minutes

Newcastle have a penalty at St James' Park! Rondon, through on goal, is brought down by Pickford, and the goalkeeper gets away without a red card. A big chance for the hosts to level, though.

Callum Rice-Coates9 March 2019 15:31

Newcastle 0-1 Everton

31 minutes

Pickford saves Ritchie's penalty with his legs and Newcastle are denied an equaliser! Their fans will be furious that Everton's goalkeeper is still on the pitch.

Callum Rice-Coates9 March 2019 15:33

GOAL! Newcastle 0-2 Everton (Richarlison)

32 minutes

Drama at Newcastle! Almost immediately after the penalty miss, Everton break and score to double their lead. Andre Gomes' cross is pushed into the path of Richarlison, who makes no mistake from close range.

Callum Rice-Coates9 March 2019 15:33

Southampton 0-1 Tottenham

37 minutes

Spurs are in complete control at St Mary's. The hosts, since the goal, have dropped deeper and are offering very little in terms of attacking threat. Another goal would make things comfortable for Pochettino and his players.

Callum Rice-Coates9 March 2019 15:39

Callum Rice-Coates9 March 2019 15:41

Southampton 0-1 Tottenham

41 minutes

Alli continues to cause problems for a nervy Southampton defence. His movement and vision in the final third - and his telepathic understanding with Kane - has been the highlight of this first half.

Callum Rice-Coates9 March 2019 15:44

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