Southampton FC has become the first Premier League club to be relegated this season, falling to a 3-1 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur. The loss sealed their fate with seven matches still to play, leaving them 22 points behind second-placed Wolverhampton Wanderers.
The Saints’ struggles have been evident all season, earning only six points from 31 matches, including two wins and four draws. Their 25th Premier League defeat of the season came at Spurs on Sunday, with Brennan Johnson scoring twice to condemn Southampton to relegation.
Wolverhampton Wanderers secured a crucial win against Ipswich Town on Saturday, setting up the possibility of Southampton’s relegation. The Wolves’ victory extended their lead over third-bottom Ipswich to 12 points, making it increasingly difficult for the Saints to avoid relegation.
Southampton’s relegation will be officially confirmed at this summer’s Premier League AGM. The team will lose their share certificates and transfer back to the Championship, where they will face stiff competition from other relegated clubs.
With Ipswich’s hopes of survival now all but over, attention turns to Leicester City, who are 12 points behind Wolves with seven matches remaining. A win against Newcastle United on Monday could provide a glimmer of hope for the Foxes’ manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, but it remains an uphill task.
The relegation battle continues in the Premier League, with several teams fighting to avoid the drop.
Source: https://www.premierleague.com/news/4279719