Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 Southampton: Kane, Moura & Son scores in hosts' win
Harry Kane (right) has scored seven goals in his last six Premier League games against Southampton
Ralph Hasenhuttl was reminded of the task facing him at his new club Southampton as Tottenham took advantage of defensive frailties to win and move into third spot in the Premier League.
The 51-year-old Austrian, who takes charge on Thursday, watched from the Wembley Stadium stands as his side crumbled in four second-half minutes after Harry Kane had tapped in the opener in the ninth minute.
Brazilian Lucas Moura made it 2-0 in the 51st minute when he fired home from eight yards, before Son Heung-min notched his fourth goal of the season with a close-range finish from Kane's ball.
Southampton created several chances but were twice thwarted by the woodwork and by goalkeeper Hugo Lloris. They finally found a way past the France keeper in stoppage time when Charlie Austin fired home.
The victory sees Spurs leapfrog Chelsea and Arsenal into third, with 33 points, while Southampton remain in the relegation zone with nine points.
Spurs take advantage of rivals' slip-ups
A home fixture against struggling Southampton, coming off the back of the derby defeat at Arsenal, was the ideal tonic for manager Mauricio Pochettino.
However, with eight fixtures in 28 days in December, the Argentine still felt the need to rotate his personnel. One of the five brought into the starting XI was right-back Kieran Trippier, who had been out with a groin strain since early November.
It was the England full-back's flick-on to Son that almost resulted in the opening goal as the South Korean's low volley rebounded off the base of the post.
Spurs did take the lead soon after when Kane got in front of his marker to sidefoot home Christian Eriksen's cross.
Moura and Son made it 3-0 shortly after the break, although the hosts needed two good saves from Lloris to ensure a comfortable finish to the game, despite Austin's late effort.
With rivals Arsenal and Chelsea slipping up, the evening could not have gone better for Spurs who will hope for another win at Leicester on Saturday before their decisive Champions League tie against Barcelona in the Nou Camp.
Saints attacking play gives Hasenhuttl hope
Hasenhuttl might decide to focus on the backline in his first training session following this dismal defensive display at Wembley.
The usually reliable Maya Yoshida was caught ball-watching for the opening goal, while the defence failed to close both Moura and Son down for their goals.
The Saints have now conceded 29 goals in the league this season and have the fourth worst defensive record.
But at least he has something to build upon thanks to a superb display by his attack. Danish midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg saw one stunning effort pushed on to the post by Lloris before Nathan Redmond saw his deflected shot come off the bar.
The Spurs keeper then made a great stop from point-blank range to deny James Ward-Prowse before he dived to his left to push away Austin's shot.
The Southampton striker did eventually beat Lloris when he fired home from inside the area with seconds of the match remaining.
Their next match is at relegation rivals Cardiff.
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Line-ups
Match Stats
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Line-ups
Tottenham
1Lloris
2TrippierSubstituted forSkippat 87'minutes
21Foyth
4Alderweireld
3Rose
15Dier
8Winks
7Son Heung-Min
23EriksenSubstituted forAlliat 79'minutes
27Lucas MouraSubstituted forSissokoat 74'minutes
10Kane
Substitutes
17Sissoko
18Llorente
20Alli
22Gazzaniga
24Aurier
33Davies
52Skipp
Southampton
1McCarthy
2Cédric Soares
5Stephens
3Yoshida
33Targett
8Davis
23HøjbjergSubstituted forRomeuat 88'minutes
16Ward-Prowse
17ArmstrongSubstituted forElyounoussiat 81'minutes
22Redmond
20GabbiadiniSubstituted forAustinat 70'minutes
Substitutes
4Vestergaard
6Hoedt
10Austin
11Elyounoussi
14Romeu
28Gunn
43Valery
Referee:
Anthony Taylor
Attendance:
33,012
Match Stats
Home TeamTottenhamAway TeamSouthampton
Possession
Home52%
Away48%
Shots
Home13
Away18
Shots on Target
Home8
Away5
Corners
Home8
Away6
Fouls
Home7
Away5
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Match ends, Tottenham Hotspur 3, Southampton 1.
Full TimePosted at 90'+4'
Second Half ends, Tottenham Hotspur 3, Southampton 1.
Goal!Posted at 90'+3'
Goal! Tottenham Hotspur 3, Southampton 1. Charlie Austin (Southampton) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Steven Davis with a through ball.
Posted at 90'+2'
Mohamed Elyounoussi (Southampton) hits the bar with a header from very close range. Assisted by Maya Yoshida following a corner.
Posted at 90'+2'
Attempt missed. Maya Yoshida (Southampton) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by James Ward-Prowse with a cross following a corner.
Posted at 90'+2'
Corner, Southampton. Conceded by Juan Foyth.
Posted at 90'
Moussa Sissoko (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Posted at 90'
Foul by Oriol Romeu (Southampton).
Posted at 89'
Attempt missed. Charlie Austin (Southampton) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Steven Davis with a cross.
SubstitutionPosted at 88'
Substitution, Southampton. Oriol Romeu replaces Pierre-Emile Højbjerg.
Posted at 88'
Offside, Tottenham Hotspur. Toby Alderweireld tries a through ball, but Harry Kane is caught offside.
SubstitutionPosted at 87'
Substitution, Tottenham Hotspur. Oliver Skipp replaces Kieran Trippier because of an injury.
Posted at 87'
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Posted at 86'
Delay in match Kieran Trippier (Tottenham Hotspur) because of an injury.
Posted at 85'
Corner, Tottenham Hotspur. Conceded by Jack Stephens.
Posted at 85'
Attempt blocked. Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is blocked. Assisted by Dele Alli.
SubstitutionPosted at 81'
Substitution, Southampton. Mohamed Elyounoussi replaces Stuart Armstrong.
SubstitutionPosted at 79'
Substitution, Tottenham Hotspur. Dele Alli replaces Christian Eriksen.
Posted at 79'
Foul by Eric Dier (Tottenham Hotspur).
Posted at 79'
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg (Southampton) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Posted at 77'
Juan Foyth (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Posted at 77'
Foul by Steven Davis (Southampton).
Posted at 76'
Attempt missed. Pierre-Emile Højbjerg (Southampton) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by James Ward-Prowse with a cross following a corner.
Posted at 76'
Corner, Southampton. Conceded by Hugo Lloris.
Posted at 76'
Attempt saved. Charlie Austin (Southampton) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner.
Posted at 75'
Attempt saved. James Ward-Prowse (Southampton) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
Posted at 75'
Attempt saved. Pierre-Emile Højbjerg (Southampton) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Charlie Austin.
SubstitutionPosted at 74'
Substitution, Tottenham Hotspur. Moussa Sissoko replaces Lucas Moura.
Posted at 74'
Attempt missed. Matt Targett (Southampton) left footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by James Ward-Prowse following a corner.
Posted at 73'
Corner, Southampton. Conceded by Kieran Trippier.
Posted at 71'
Foul by Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur).
Posted at 71'
Matt Targett (Southampton) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Posted at 70'
Attempt missed. Pierre-Emile Højbjerg (Southampton) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by James Ward-Prowse with a cross following a corner.
SubstitutionPosted at 70'
Substitution, Southampton. Charlie Austin replaces Manolo Gabbiadini.
Posted at 70'
Corner, Southampton. Conceded by Toby Alderweireld.
Posted at 70'
Attempt blocked. James Ward-Prowse (Southampton) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Posted at 68'
Corner, Southampton. Conceded by Kieran Trippier.
Posted at 68'
Attempt blocked. James Ward-Prowse (Southampton) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Steven Davis.
Posted at 61'
Foul by Danny Rose (Tottenham Hotspur).
Posted at 61'
Nathan Redmond (Southampton) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
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