When a team dismantles its opponent with precision and flair, recognition is inevitable, and Tottenham Hotspur’s latest outing against Southampton has ensured four of their stars receive top accolades in WhoScored’s Premier League Team of the Week.
In a season marked by fluctuating fortunes, Tottenham Hotspur delivered a scintillating attacking masterclass, dismantling Southampton 5-0 at St Mary’s Stadium.
The match, which left fans and pundits alike in awe, showcased a blend of tactical brilliance and individual flair that left Southampton utterly bereft of answers by the interval. The tone was set almost immediately, as Spurs needed just 37 seconds to make their mark.
Djed Spence, making his long-awaited Premier League debut for the club, wasted no time in showcasing his abilities, providing a pinpoint assist for James Maddison, who slotted the ball past Alex McCarthy with consummate ease.
Within minutes, Maddison turned provider for Heung-min Son, whose clinical finish doubled the lead. As the Saints faltered, Dejan Kulusevski made it three, capitalising on a defensive lapse from Jan Bednarek.
By the time Pape Matar Sarr added a fourth with a composed finish, the result was beyond doubt, and Maddison’s second goal on the stroke of half-time sealed a memorable rout.
While the second half offered little more than a procession, the first 45 minutes will long be remembered as a display of attacking football at its finest—one that earned Tottenham’s stars well-deserved individual accolades.
Following this demolition of Southampton, four Tottenham players were named in WhoScored’s Premier League Team of the Week, with their performances highlighting both individual brilliance and collective harmony.
Among the standouts, Djed Spence made an immediate impact on his Premier League debut for the club.
As WhoScored noted, “Djed Spence (Tottenham) – 8.54. On his first Premier League start for Tottenham, full-back Djed Spence waited just 36 seconds to provide the assist for their opener against Southampton on Sunday evening.
“The 24-year-old looked more than assured at St Mary’s, making two key passes, two successful dribbles and three tackles.”
Equally impressive was Pape Matar Sarr, who earned a WhoScored rating of 9.19 for his performance.
Their analysis praised his contribution, stating, “The second of four Spurs stars to feature in our XI following Sunday’s thrashing of Southampton is midfielder Pape Sarr,
“who opened his account for the season in the Premier League with a fine individual effort in the 25th minute.
“By that stage, the visitors were four goals to the good and able to take their foot off the gas; nonetheless, Sarr also managed to make two key passes, two successful dribbles, three tackles and four interceptions.”
James Maddison, who orchestrated much of Tottenham’s attacking brilliance, was awarded a rating of 9.08.
WhoScored highlighted his decisive contributions: “James Maddison (Tottenham) – 9.08. The third Tottenham player to earn a place in our XI is James Maddison, who struck inside the first minute to put the visitors ahead against Southampton on Sunday, before firing home a second—his seventh of the season—on the stroke of half-time.
“Maddison also managed two key passes, three successful dribbles and six passes into the final third, contributing to a WhoScored rating of 9.08.”
The highest accolade, however, went to Spurs captain Heung-min Son, who earned the Player of the Week title with a stellar rating of 9.79.
WhoScored’s review of his display was glowing: “With a WhoScored rating of 9.79, it is Spurs captain Heung-min Son who is named our Premier League Player of the Week, despite playing only 45 minutes of Sunday’s rout at St Mary’s.
“The 32-year-old played a part in three of his side’s five goals before the break, doubling the lead after 12 minutes, before providing assists for Pape Sarr and Maddison to add the fourth and fifth.
“The Korean star misplaced just one of the 16 passes he attempted while on the pitch, while he also made three key passes and fired off a remarkable seven shots.”
This recognition of Tottenham’s stars by WhoScored underscores not only the quality within Ange Postecoglou’s side but also the effectiveness of their collective approach.
The inclusion of four players in the Team of the Week is a testament to how seamlessly Spurs executed their game plan against Southampton, blending individual brilliance with team cohesion.
Tottenham’s stars have shown they can dazzle in games, and if the Southampton game is any indication, this season might just hold more nights of brilliance for Postecoglou’s side.
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