Southampton staged a superb fightback to boost their bid for Premier League survival with a shock 2-1 win that left Tottenham's top four place in jeopardy on Saturday. Leading through Harry Kane's 26th minute goal and in complete control before the interval, Mauricio Pochettino's slumping side were undone as Southampton capped a spirited second half response with two late goals in three minutes.
Yan Valery capitalised on a mistake by Danny Rose in the 77th minute to draw Saints level before James Ward-Prowse's superb 81th minute free-kick delivered a victory that ensured they remained two points clear of the relegation zone. For Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuettl, this was the kind of heroic victory that will strengthen the belief his side can stay up.
Third placed Tottenham are three points above fourth placed Manchester United and four ahead of fifth placed Arsenal, with their rivals meeting at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Newcastle United produced a remarkable second-half fightback to overturn a two-goal deficit and beat Everton 3-2, their fifth successive home win in the Premier League, on Saturday.
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