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Barclays Premier League

Saturday, 25 April 2015,

Southampton
2
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2
Tottenham
Kickoff: 12:45 BST, live coverage on BT Sport
  • Referee: -
  • Stadium: The Friends Provident St Mary's Stadium
  • Attendance: 31,622
  • 29' Graziano Pellé
  • 65' Graziano Pellé
  • 43' Erik Lamela
  • 70' Nacer Chadli

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Southampton

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Alderweireld set to feature

Southampton manager Ronald Koeman is confident of being able to call upon Toby Alderweireld against Tottenham this weekend.

The Belgium defender left the field on a stretcher at Stoke last week with what the Saints boss said was a "dislocated shoulder", yet he is in line to feature against Spurs on Saturday.

Victor Wanyama (suspension) and Filip Djuricic (ankle) remain absent, as do Fraser Forster, Jay Rodriguez and Emmanuel Mayuka. Sam Gallagher will not feature, despite scoring the winner in Monday's Under-21 Premier League Cup final.

Steven Davis believes the fact so many Southampton players worked under Mauricio Pochettino could give them the edge.

The former Argentina defender last season led Saints to their best ever Premier League points tally during a memorable campaign at St Mary's.

Southampton fans' goodwill towards Pochettino was soon eroded, though, as his departure to White Hart Lane proved the catalyst to an unparalleled summer talent drain.

Despite that, just a point and a place separate Saints and Spurs as a remarkable season comes to a close, with a positive result for the hosts on Saturday enough to break the points record set last term.

Victory would see Koeman's men usurp Spurs in the standings and bolster their European chances, with Davis, one of many to have worked under Pochettino, well aware of what a "big game" this is for all connected to the club.

"The players never back away from (the fact this is a big game)," the Northern Ireland captain said.

"It's nice to be in a position where we're having big games at this stage of the season and there's an importance on it.

"We're looking forward to the game and hopefully we can bounce back and get the three points.

"It is great to be in a position where we're still challenging for a European spot at this stage.

"We've had a great season so far but we don't want it to peter out, really.

"It's about seeing it through and Saturday gives us an opportunity to pick up points against one of our nearest rivals."

Pochettino is happy Southampton have continued their progression since his departure and is unconcerned at the prospect of his new club finishing below his former employers.

"When you take that decision or the club take that decision you need to look and move forward," Pochettino said.

"This is a different project and one season of transition. I have a four year contract left and we try to build a good team and a strong team to try and fight for the top four next season.

"I am happy that Southampton is on the top. I love the people in Southampton and always wish the best."

Asked if Spurs should expect to finish above Saints, Pochettino called on careful scrutiny of the situation as he moulds his new team.

"Southampton spent a lot of money and signed very good players," he said.

"The investment was nearly B£80million. It's a massive difference with us this season."

Goalkeeper Hugo Lloris' knee injury will be assessed ahead of the trip.

91'+7

End Regular Time

91'+6

Jose Fonte (Southampton) hits the bar with a header from the centre of the box. Assisted by Eljero Elia with a cross following a corner.

91'+6

Eljero Elia (Southampton) Assists Shot at 97'

91'+6

Corner, Southampton. Conceded by Federico Fazio.

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Eljero Elia (Southampton) Corner Kick at 97'

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Eljero Elia (Southampton) Free Kick at 97'

91'+5

Federico Fazio

91'+5

Shane Long (Southampton) wins a free kick on the left wing.

91'+4

Eric Dier (Tottenham Hotspur) Throw In at 95'

91'+4

Shane Long (Southampton) Blocked Pass at 95'

91'+3

Corner, Southampton. Conceded by Federico Fazio.

91'+3

Attempt saved. Toby Alderweireld (Southampton) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Eljero Elia with a cross.

91'+3

Eljero Elia (Southampton) Assists Shot at 94'

91'+2

Corner, Southampton. Conceded by Vlad Chiriches.

91'+2

Jose Fonte (Southampton) Free Kick at 93'

91'+2

Sadio Mané (Southampton) wins a free kick on the right wing.

91'+2

Ryan Bertrand (Southampton) Throw In at 93'

91'+1

Ryan Bertrand (Southampton) Blocked Pass at 92'

91'+1

Christian Eriksen (Tottenham Hotspur) Free Kick at 92'

91'

Ryan Mason (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

90'

Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur) Blocked Pass at 90'

90'

Eric Dier (Tottenham Hotspur) Throw In at 90'

90'

Substitution, Southampton. Harrison Reed replaces Morgan Schneiderlin because of an injury.

88'

Maya Yoshida (Southampton) Free Kick at 88'

87'

Substitution, Tottenham Hotspur. Roberto Soldado replaces Nabil Bentaleb.

87'

Sadio Mané (Southampton) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

85'

Hugo Lloris (Tottenham Hotspur) Free Kick at 85'

85'

Foul by Eljero Elia (Southampton).

85'

Ryan Bertrand (Southampton) Throw In at 85'

85'

Ryan Bertrand (Southampton) Throw In at 84'

84'

Ryan Bertrand (Southampton) Throw In at 84'

83'

Ryan Bertrand (Southampton) Throw In at 83'

83'

Substitution, Tottenham Hotspur. Mousa Dembélé replaces Nacer Chadli.

82'

Attempt blocked. Jose Fonte (Southampton) header from the left side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Morgan Schneiderlin with a cross.

82'

Morgan Schneiderlin (Southampton) Assists Shot at 82'

82'

Morgan Schneiderlin (Southampton) Free Kick at 82'

82'

Sadio Mané (Southampton) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

81'

Ryan Bertrand (Southampton) Throw In at 81'

81'

Ryan Bertrand (Southampton) Throw In at 81'

81'

Ryan Bertrand (Southampton) Throw In at 81'

81'

Substitution, Southampton. Eljero Elia replaces Steven Davis.

80'

Nathaniel Clyne (Southampton) Throw In at 80'

79'

Nathaniel Clyne (Southampton) Throw In at 79'

78'

Attempt blocked. Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Erik Lamela.

78'

Erik Lamela (Tottenham Hotspur) Assists Shot at 78'

76'

Sadio Mane (Southampton) Corner Kick at 76'

76'

Corner, Southampton. Conceded by Federico Fazio.

76'

Nathaniel Clyne (Southampton) Throw In at 76'

76'

Substitution, Tottenham Hotspur. Vlad Chiriches replaces Ben Davies because of an injury.

72'

Jan Vertonghen (Tottenham Hotspur) Blocked Pass at 72'

70'

2 - 2

Goal! Southampton 2, Tottenham Hotspur 2. Nacer Chadli (Tottenham Hotspur) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Eric Dier.

70'

Eric Dier (Tottenham Hotspur) Assists Shot at 70'

68'

Nathaniel Clyne (Southampton) Throw In at 68'

68'

Maya Yoshida (Southampton) Free Kick at 68'

67'

Offside, Tottenham Hotspur. Eric Dier tries a through ball, but Nacer Chadli is caught offside.

67'

Toby Alderweireld (Southampton) Blocked Pass at 67'

67'

Eric Dier (Tottenham Hotspur) Throw In at 67'

67'

Erik Lamela (Tottenham Hotspur) Blocked Pass at 67'

66'

Federico Fazio (Tottenham Hotspur) Free Kick at 66'

66'

Steven Davis

66'

Ryan Mason (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

66'

Nabil Bentaleb (Tottenham Hotspur) Blocked Pass at 66'

66'

Maya Yoshida (Southampton) Blocked Pass at 66'

65'

2 - 1

Goal! Southampton 2, Tottenham Hotspur 1. Graziano Pellè (Southampton) header from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Shane Long with a cross.

65'

Shane Long (Southampton) Assists Shot at 65'

64'

Attempt missed. Nacer Chadli (Tottenham Hotspur) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Erik Lamela.

64'

Erik Lamela (Tottenham Hotspur) Assists Shot at 64'

64'

Erik Lamela (Tottenham Hotspur) Free Kick at 64'

63'

Foul by Steven Davis (Southampton).

62'

Substitution, Southampton. Shane Long replaces James Ward-Prowse.

62'

Attempt missed. Jose Fonte (Southampton) right footed shot from more than 35 yards misses to the right. Assisted by Steven Davis.

62'

Steven Davis (Southampton) Assists Shot at 62'

62'

Ryan Bertrand (Southampton) Throw In at 62'

61'

Ryan Bertrand (Southampton) Throw In at 61'

61'

Maya Yoshida (Southampton) Free Kick at 61'

61'

Offside, Tottenham Hotspur. Eric Dier tries a through ball, but Erik Lamela is caught offside.

60'

Attempt missed. Ryan Bertrand (Southampton) right footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Graziano Pellè.

60'

Graziano Pellé (Southampton) Assists Shot at 60'

59'

Ryan Bertrand (Southampton) Throw In at 59'

59'

Eric Dier (Tottenham Hotspur) Blocked Pass at 59'

59'

Toby Alderweireld (Southampton) Blocked Pass at 59'

58'

Erik Lamela (Tottenham Hotspur) Throw In at 58'

58'

Attempt blocked. Nacer Chadli (Tottenham Hotspur) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Erik Lamela with a cross.

58'

Erik Lamela (Tottenham Hotspur) Assists Shot at 58'

58'

Corner, Tottenham Hotspur. Conceded by Nathaniel Clyne.

58'

Nacer Chadli (Tottenham Hotspur) Corner Kick at 58'

57'

Ben Davies (Tottenham Hotspur) Throw In at 57'

57'

Corner, Southampton. Conceded by Hugo Lloris.

56'

Ryan Bertrand (Southampton) Corner Kick at 56'

54'

Attempt missed. Steven Davis (Southampton) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Graziano Pellè.

54'

Graziano Pellé (Southampton) Assists Shot at 54'

51'

Eric Dier (Tottenham Hotspur) Throw In at 51'

50'

Attempt missed. Steven Davis (Southampton) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.

49'

Ryan Mason (Tottenham Hotspur) Free Kick at 49'

49'

Ryan Mason (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

49'

Ben Davies (Tottenham Hotspur) Throw In at 49'

48'

Steven Davis (Southampton) Throw In at 48'

47'

Nabil Bentaleb (Tottenham Hotspur) Free Kick at 47'

47'

Nabil Bentaleb (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

46'

Federico Fazio (Tottenham Hotspur) Free Kick at 46'

46'

Offside, Southampton. Maya Yoshida tries a through ball, but Sadio Mané is caught offside.

46'

Start 2nd Half

46'+1

Halftime

43'

1 - 1

Goal! Southampton 1, Tottenham Hotspur 1. Erik Lamela (Tottenham Hotspur) with an attempt from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Harry Kane with a headed pass.

43'

Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur) Assists Shot at 43'

42'

Eric Dier (Tottenham Hotspur) Throw In at 42'

41'

Attempt blocked. Ryan Mason (Tottenham Hotspur) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Nacer Chadli with a cross.

41'

Nacer Chadli (Tottenham Hotspur) Assists Shot at 41'

41'

Eric Dier (Tottenham Hotspur) Throw In at 41'

40'

Attempt missed. Steven Davis (Southampton) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Ryan Bertrand with a cross.

40'

Ryan Bertrand (Southampton) Assists Shot at 40'

39'

Jan Vertonghen (Tottenham Hotspur) Free Kick at 39'

38'

Offside, Southampton. Toby Alderweireld tries a through ball, but Sadio Mané is caught offside.

38'

Ben Davies (Tottenham Hotspur) Throw In at 38'

37'

Nathaniel Clyne (Southampton) Throw In at 37'

36'

Attempt missed. Nacer Chadli (Tottenham Hotspur) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Christian Eriksen.

36'

Christian Eriksen (Tottenham Hotspur) Assists Shot at 36'

35'

Jose Fonte (Southampton) Free Kick at 35'

34'

Ben Davies

34'

James Ward-Prowse (Southampton) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

33'

Jan Vertonghen (Tottenham Hotspur) Free Kick at 33'

33'

Offside, Southampton. Nathaniel Clyne tries a through ball, but Sadio Mané is caught offside.

32'

Attempt missed. Graziano Pellè (Southampton) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by James Ward-Prowse with a cross following a set piece situation.

32'

James Ward-Prowse (Southampton) Assists Shot at 32'

32'

James Ward-Prowse (Southampton) Free Kick at 32'

31'

Jan Vertonghen

31'

Graziano Pellè (Southampton) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

31'

Ryan Bertrand (Southampton) Throw In at 31'

29'

1 - 0

Goal! Southampton 1, Tottenham Hotspur 0. Graziano Pellè (Southampton) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.

29'

Ben Davies (Tottenham Hotspur) Throw In at 29'

28'

Nathaniel Clyne (Southampton) Throw In at 28'

28'

Ben Davies (Tottenham Hotspur) Throw In at 28'

27'

Hugo Lloris (Tottenham Hotspur) Free Kick at 27'

26'

Offside, Southampton. Ryan Bertrand tries a through ball, but Graziano Pellè is caught offside.

25'

Corner, Southampton. Conceded by Hugo Lloris.

25'

Morgan Schneiderlin (Southampton) Corner Kick at 25'

25'

Attempt saved. Morgan Schneiderlin (Southampton) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by James Ward-Prowse with a cross.

25'

James Ward-Prowse (Southampton) Assists Shot at 25'

24'

Corner, Southampton. Conceded by Nabil Bentaleb.

24'

Attempt blocked. James Ward-Prowse (Southampton) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Sadio Mané.

24'

Sadio Mane (Southampton) Assists Shot at 24'

24'

Ben Davies (Tottenham Hotspur) Throw In at 24'

23'

Nathaniel Clyne (Southampton) Throw In at 23'

22'

Ben Davies (Tottenham Hotspur) Throw In at 22'

21'

Jan Vertonghen (Tottenham Hotspur) Blocked Pass at 21'

20'

Corner, Southampton. Conceded by Jan Vertonghen.

19'

Ben Davies (Tottenham Hotspur) Free Kick at 19'

19'

Foul by Graziano Pellè (Southampton).

19'

Federico Fazio (Tottenham Hotspur) Free Kick at 19'

18'

Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

18'

Jose Fonte (Southampton) Free Kick at 18'

18'

Sadio Mané (Southampton) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

17'

Ben Davies (Tottenham Hotspur) Throw In at 17'

17'

Corner, Tottenham Hotspur. Conceded by Nathaniel Clyne.

17'

Ben Davies (Tottenham Hotspur) Corner Kick at 17'

17'

Nathaniel Clyne (Southampton) Blocked Pass at 17'

15'

Maya Yoshida (Southampton) Free Kick at 15'

14'

Ryan Bertrand (Southampton) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

14'

Ben Davies (Tottenham Hotspur) Free Kick at 14'

14'

Foul by Graziano Pellè (Southampton).

14'

Nathaniel Clyne (Southampton) Throw In at 14'

13'

Ben Davies (Tottenham Hotspur) Throw In at 13'

13'

Toby Alderweireld (Southampton) Blocked Pass at 13'

12'

Kelvin Davis (Southampton) Free Kick at 12'

12'

Ryan Bertrand (Southampton) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

12'

Toby Alderweireld (Southampton) Blocked Pass at 12'

11'

Eric Dier (Tottenham Hotspur) Throw In at 11'

10'

Ryan Bertrand (Southampton) Throw In at 10'

8'

Kelvin Davis (Southampton) Free Kick at 8'

7'

Maya Yoshida (Southampton) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

7'

Eric Dier (Tottenham Hotspur) Throw In at 7'

7'

Steven Davis (Southampton) Blocked Pass at 7'

7'

Eric Dier (Tottenham Hotspur) Throw In at 7'

7'

Maya Yoshida (Southampton) Blocked Pass at 7'

7'

Erik Lamela (Tottenham Hotspur) Blocked Pass at 7'

7'

Eric Dier (Tottenham Hotspur) Throw In at 6'

6'

Ben Davies (Tottenham Hotspur) Throw In at 6'

5'

Ryan Bertrand (Southampton) Throw In at 5'

4'

Erik Lamela (Tottenham Hotspur) Corner Kick at 4'

4'

Corner, Tottenham Hotspur. Conceded by Nathaniel Clyne.

4'

Nathaniel Clyne (Southampton) Throw In at 4'

3'

Ben Davies (Tottenham Hotspur) Throw In at 3'

3'

Nathaniel Clyne (Southampton) Blocked Pass at 3'

3'

Ben Davies (Tottenham Hotspur) Throw In at 3'

2'

Nathaniel Clyne (Southampton) Throw In at 2'

2'

Ryan Bertrand (Southampton) Throw In at 2'

1'

Federico Fazio (Tottenham Hotspur) Free Kick at 1'

1'

Offside, Southampton. Kelvin Davis tries a through ball, but Graziano Pellè is caught offside.

1'

First Half begins.

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Possession

36%
64%
  • Southampton
  • Tottenham Hotspur

Shots

13
7

Shots on target

4
2

Fouls

9
10

Corners

8
3

Yellow Cards

1
3

Red Cards

0
0

Head to Head

Southampton2 - 2Tottenham
Tottenham1 - 0Southampton
Tottenham3 - 2Southampton
Southampton2 - 3Tottenham
Tottenham1 - 0Southampton
Southampton1 - 2Tottenham

Southampton

  • 1Kelvin Davis
  • 21Ryan Bertrand
  • 2Nathaniel Clyne
  • 6Jose Fonte
  • 3Maya Yoshida
  • 8Steven Davis
  • -> Eljero Elia
  • 16James Ward-Prowse
  • -> Shane Long
  • 4Morgan Schneiderlin
  • -> Harrison Reed
  • 10Sadio Mane
  • 17Toby Alderweireld
  • 19Graziano Pellé
  • Subs
  • 11Dusan Tadic
  • 33Matt Targett
  • 25Paulo Gazzaniga
  • 5Florin Gardos

Tottenham

  • 1Hugo Lloris
  • 33Ben Davies
  • -> Vlad Chiriches
  • 15Eric Dier
  • 21Federico Fazio
  • 5Jan Vertonghen
  • 38Ryan Mason
  • 11Erik Lamela
  • 42Nabil Bentaleb
  • -> Roberto Soldado
  • 23Christian Eriksen
  • 22Nacer Chadli
  • -> Mousa Dembélé
  • 18Harry Kane
  • Subs
  • 25Benjamin Stambouli
  • 12DeAndre Yedlin
  • 13Michel Vorm
  • 17Andros Townsend

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Tottenham battle back to hold Southampton despite Pelle brace

Mauricio Pochettino frustrated the fans that once adored him as Tottenham twice came from behind to secure a draw on his first return to Southampton.

Last summer the former Argentina international called time on a successful, 16-month stint at St Mary's to take the reins at White Hart Lane.

Pochettino's exit was the catalyst to an unparalleled talent drain, although successor Ronald Koeman has not only steered the club to calmer waters but also new heights, breaking the record Premier League points tally set last season with this 2-2 draw.

For Southampton, though, this was a case of what could have been after Graziano Pelle twice put them ahead, only for Spurs to level through Erik Lamela and then Nacer Chadli.

Southampton's opener came in comical fashion as Pelle capitalised on a mistake by Ryan Mason and weakness by Ben Davies to slot home a goal controversially cancelled out as Lamela bundled home with his arm.

Pelle's wonderful header saw Saints deservedly restore their lead in the second half, but yet again Spurs pegged Saints back as Chadli slotted home.

The Belgium international's 10th of the season keeps Tottenham ahead in the battle for European football, although the result means Saints moved onto 57 points -- their highest top-flight points tally in 30 years.

Pochettino can perhaps count himself lucky not to have tasted defeat on his old stomping ground, where the songs flying back and forth were the most entertaining aspect of a tight, turgid opening.

It was not until the 25th minute that either goal came under threat, with Morgan Schneiderlin's effort from a James Ward-Prowse corner destined for the bottom corner until the intervention of the ever-impressive Hugo Lloris.

That moment lifted the volume inside St Mary's, which ratcheted up several more notches when the hosts broke the deadlock in the 29th minute.

Sadio Mane's pace and directness was key, bursting between Jan Vertonghen and Federico Fazio before the latter got in a tackle. The ball fell to Mason but somehow he slipped and chose to play a terrible pass back, which Pelle slotted past a bemused Lloris after all too easily outmuscling Davies.

It was an embarrassing goal to concede and one Chadli attempted to cancel out, following a wild strike by slipping past Nathaniel Clyne and producing a cross which Mason met with a powerful shot, denied by a fortuitous block.

Steven Davis should have done better when turning wide a wonderful team move shortly before that -- a missed chance Saints were made to rue two minutes before half-time.

Eric Dier's whipped cross from the right took a slight touch on its way through to Lamela, whose bundled effort was too powerful for Kelvin Davis to claw away -- replays showed the Argentina international had put the ball in with his arm.

Davies had a penalty appeal rejected when play resumed for the second half, before Steven Davis wasted another opportunity from the edge of the box.

The Northern Ireland captain was to miss an even better chance soon after, failing to find the target after neat play in the box by Mane and Pelle.

Koeman's frustration on the bench was clear after a chance which led Vertonghen to step in as peacemaker after tensions rose between Fazio and Nabil Bentaleb.

Lloris did well to tip over a deflected Ryan Bertrand cross when Saints returned to the attack and curled over after Chadli had his own blocked cross at the other end.

A goal was soon to arrive, though. Shane Long, fresh from coming off the bench, sent in a fine cross from the right and Pelle rose to power a fine header past Lloris.

St Mary's erupted as the Italy striker wheeled off, but the home side did not have the upper hand for long.

Dier was again the architect, playing a ball through to Chadli, with the Belgian holding off Maya Yoshida to fire low past Kelvin Davis.

Mane claimed several penalties after going down in the box under pressure from Davies and Fazio, with the former's slip leading to a game-ending injury.

Saints captain Jose Fonte attempted to find a winner but was denied by Fazio's goal-line clearance, with key man Morgan Schneiderlin forced off through injury as seven minutes of stoppage-time began.

Toby Alderweireld and Fonte had diving headers of differing quality, but there was to be no winner as time ran out.




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