SOUTHAMPTON, England -- Southampton took an early lead but couldn't hold on as Tottenham ran out comfortable 4-1 winners. Here are three quick thoughts from Wednesday's game at St. Mary's...
1. Spurs win easily despite not playing well
This hasn't been the most comfortable of seasons for Tottenham so far, but this was a comfortable victory. Mauricio Pochettino's return to Southampton ended in a 4-1 victory and they could even afford to miss a penalty as his side moved to within a point of Arsenal and the Champions League places.
A brace from Dele Alli, one from Harry Kane (the culprit with that squandered spot-kick) and another from Heung-Min Son sealed the victory for Spurs, who initially looked sluggish and lacking in sharpness but ultimately finished off a frustrating Southampton, who had Nathan Redmond sent off in the second half, with a degree of comfort.