Tottenham bounce back from derby defeat in stroll past Southampton
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Your support makes all the difference.Tottenham Hotspur bounced back in emphatic fashion from their derby defeat by Arsenal at the weekend with a comfortable and efficient 3-1 win over Southampton in the Premier League on Wednesday.
Watching in the stands at Wembley Stadium was new Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuettl who will officially take charge on Thursday and there seemed to be a renewed energy from those on the pitch to impress their manager.
The visitors, however, were behind after only eight minutes when a short Spurs corner led to Christian Eriksen hitting a low cross into the box which was tucked away by Harry Kane for the England captain's ninth league goal of the season.
Spurs doubled their lead shortly after halftime, again from a corner. The ball fell to Lucas Moura whose first attempt was blocked but the rebound bounced back for him to hit it into the ground and beyond Saints goalkeeper Alex McCarthy.
Southampton's misery was compounded three minutes later. Kieran Trippier chased down Saints defender Matt Targett and the ball came to Kane who crossed it into the box for Son Heung-min to score only his second league goal of the season.
Spurs could afford to be complacent but had to rely on goalkeeper Hugo Lloris to make a few close-range saves to keep Saints at bay.
However, Mauricio Pochettino's side, who are third on 33 points, never looked like they needed to reach top gear to close out the win, despite conceding a consolation goal from substitute Charlie Austin in stoppage time. Reuters
What time does it start?
Spurs vs Southampton kicks off at 19:45 (GMT) on Wednesday 5 December.
Where can I watch?
Spurs vs Southampton will not be televised, but you can follow the action live via IndySport’s live blog.
Player to watch:
Juan Foyth. The defender was at fault for Arsenal’s third on Saturday but had impressed before the derby defeat. Tonight will be a test of his mental resilience as he looks to recover from his mistake.
Form Guide:
Spurs: LWWWL
Southampton: DLDLD
Odds:
Spurs: 1/3
Draw: 4/1
Southampton: 9/1
Prediction:
Tottenham to win 2-0
It has been a day of news in Southampton with Ralph Hasenhuttl appointed as manager.
The Austrian takes full charge from tomorrow, so it is assistant coach Kelvin Davis who is in caretaker charge this evening. A tough visit to Wembley against a Spurs side who will be very keen to right the wrongs of the North London Derby on Sunday.
It is Anthony Martial's birthday today, with the French striker turning 23.
Will there be cause for further celebrations after tonight's game at Old Trafford? Martial starts alongside Jesse Lingard and Marcus Rashford in the front three.
15 minutes until kick off in the early slate, half-an-hour until the two later games get underway.
Six of the top eight in action tonight. Tasty...
One of those starting for Liverpool is Divock Origi, he of the bizarro injury time winner in the Merseyside Derby at the weekend.
For one fan, that goal will stay with him forever...
Kick off at Turf Moor, Goodison Park, Craven Cottage and Molineux.
Five minutes in around the four grounds. No goals to speak of just yet, though Wolves, Leicester and Everton have all had early chances.
The players are in the tunnel at Old Trafford.
Kick off in Manchester and at Wembley is about five minutes away.
Manchester United vs Arsenal and Tottenham vs Southampton are underway.
Manchester United 0-0 Arsenal, 2 minutes
Matching back-threes at Old Trafford.
Jesse Lingard tries to get in behind the Arsenal defence but Marcus Rashford can't find the gap to find him.
Positive start from the home side.
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