Southampton secured their first victory at Tottenham in the Premier League since 2016, twice coming from behind to nab a 3-2 win.
An own goal from Jan Bednarek put Tottenham in the driving seat, but Saints were not overawed and Armando Broja’s excellent finish drew them level.
Spurs improved following the introduction of Rodrigo Bentancur, and Son Heung-min gave them the lead again on 71 minutes.
But, for all their positive play in the second half, Spurs’ defending was ropey and two crosses from James Ward-Prowse created quick-fire goals for Mohamed Elyounoussi and Che Adams late on.
Steven Bergwijn thought he had nicked an equaliser right at the death, only for the goal to be ruled out for offside.
Saints made a bright start, with Adams somehow failing to beat Hugo Lloris from six yards, but it was Tottenham who struck first.
Shortly after Cristian Romero had seen a header ruled out for offside and Sergio Reguilon had been denied by a strong hand from Fraser Forster, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg darted into the box and delivered a low cross which Bednarek turned into his own net under pressure from Son.
Southampton could have been forgiven for wilting after seeing their strong start come to nothing, but they kept pressing and drew level on 23 minutes. Ben Davies slipped in attempting to make a clearance and paid a heavy price as Saints recycled possession and Chelsea loanee Broja added a chunk to his likely asking price in the summer when expertly turning a fizzing cross beyond Lloris.
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Saints will wonder how they were not ahead at the break as after drawing level, Broja shot wide when it looked easier to score and Romain Perraud thundered a shot against the crossbar.
Tottenham improved in the second half and felt they had done enough when Son turned home a delightful low cross from Lucas Moura on 71 minutes.
But they always looked fallible and were punished as first Elyounoussi and second Adams headed home brilliant crosses from Ward-Prowse to seal the points for Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side – albeit after a late Bergwijn strike had been ruled out.
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