Defeat to Tottenham not only confirmed Southampton's relegation to the Championship, but broke the record for the earliest relegation in Premier League history. No team had previously had relegation mathematically confirmed with seven or more games left to play.

Southampton made a bit of unwanted history on Sunday, as they became the quickest side to ever be relegated from the Premier League with seven games remaining.

Southampton suffered the earliest relegation in Premier League history after a 3-1 defeat at Tottenham, as Saints remain on course for the lowest-ever points tally in the competition.