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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! Southampton 1-1 Tottenham (Valery)

77 minutes

And there it is! Tottenham are punished for their profligacy. Yan Valery has his second goal in a week, converting a Stuart Armstrong cross, and Southampton are back on level terms.

Callum Rice-Coates9 March 2019 16:34

GOAL! Leicester 2-1 Fulham (Vardy)

78 minutes

Vardy is played through on goal by Maddison and fires past Sergio Rico to restore Leicester's lead. Fulham will need to come behind again if they are to avoid yet another defeat here.

Callum Rice-Coates9 March 2019 16:37

GOAL! Southampton 2-1 Tottenham (Ward-Prowse)

81 minutes

What a turnaround! Southampton take the lead late on through James Ward-Prowse, who curls a sublime free kick over the wall and past a helpless Hugo Lloris. Spurs are on the verge of a third defeat in four Premier League games.

Callum Rice-Coates9 March 2019 16:39

GOAL! Newcastle 2-2 Everton (Perez)

81 minutes

From 2-0 down, Newcastle are back level! Fittingly, perhaps, it's a Pickford mistake that gifts the home side an equaliser. Miguel Almiron's shot is fumbled by the goalkeeper and Ayoze Perez is there to finish.

Callum Rice-Coates9 March 2019 16:40

GOAL! Newcastle 3-2 Everton (Perez)

84 minutes

Incredible drama at St James' Park! Perez has his second in three minutes and Newcastle have completed an astonishing turnaround. A corner is only half cleared and the ball is lofted back into the Everton box. Rondon challenges for it, but it drops to Perez, who slams his shot into the net. The home fans are in raptures.

Callum Rice-Coates9 March 2019 16:42

GOAL! Leicester 3-1 Fulham (Vardy)

86 minutes

The goals are flying in now. Vardy gets his second at the King Power after some excellent work from Harvey Barnes. Fulham look down and out now.

Callum Rice-Coates9 March 2019 16:45

Southampton 2-1 Tottenham

88 minutes

Tottenham are pushing forward now, desperately searching for an equaliser. They seemed so comfortable for so long this afternoon, but Southampton have stepped up a level after the break. This would be a big three points for Ralph Hasenhuttl's side.

Callum Rice-Coates9 March 2019 16:47

Southampton 2-1 Tottenham

90+1 minutes

A big chance goes begging for Spurs! An Eriksen corner finds its way through to Sissoko, but he scuffs his shot. Time is running out.

Callum Rice-Coates9 March 2019 16:50

Full time: It's finished at Huddersfield, where Bournemouth have won for just the fourth time away from home this season. The Terriers are all but relegated now, while Bournemouth are comfortable in midtable.

Callum Rice-Coates9 March 2019 16:52

Full time: It's game over at Southampton, too. The Saints have pulled off an impressive comeback, fighting back from a goal down to beat a Tottenham side who appeared in control of the game. 

Leicester, too, have secured a welcome three points over Fulham. It's Brendan Rodgers' first win and he'll be pleased with some of his side's attacking play.

Callum Rice-Coates9 March 2019 16:53

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