Southampton stun Tottenham as Yan Valery and James Ward-Prowse derail Mauricio Pochettino’s top-four pursuit
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Your support makes all the difference.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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Half time: It's half time in all of the 3pm kick offs! Spurs are in control against Southampton thanks to Harry Kane's opening goal, while at the bottom of the table Cardiff are on course for a crucial three points. Everton have a controversial 2-0 lead over Newcastle, and Bournemouth and Leicester go into the break with narrow leads.
GOAL! Leicester 1-1 Fulham (Ayite)
51 minutes
Fulham are level! Floyd Ayite, who was introduced as a half time substitute, embarks on a driving run and his deflected shot finds its way in.
Southampton 0-1 Tottenham
52 minutes
Southampton made two changes at half time: Oriol Romeu and Charlie Austin replaced Josh Sims and Shane Long. And the Saints have started the second half with more intent. Spurs remain a constant threat on the break though.
GOAL! Cardiff 2-0 West Ham (Camarasa)
52 minutes
That's a big goal for Cardiff, who will climb to 17th as things stand. Víctor Camarasa latches onto a Josh Murphy cross and converts, doubling his side's lead. It comes against the run of play, but Cardiff won't care.
Southampton 0-1 Tottenham
56 minutes
A scare for Spurs as Nathan Redmond works some space to shoot. He hits it well but can only find the side netting.
GOAL! Newcastle 1-2 Everton (Rondon)
65 minutes
Newcastle are back in the game! Top scorer Salomon Rondon links up cleverly with Ayoze Perez and slams a left-footed volley past Pickford.
GOAL! Huddersfield 0-2 Bournemouth (Fraser)
67 minutes
Bournemouth have a second at Huddersfield and that could be game over. Wilson this time turns provider for Fraser, who finishes confidently. It looks likely to be a welcome away win for the Cherries.
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