Watch match highlights of Spurs 2-1 Southampton
Monday 20 March 2017 00:09, UK
Christian Eriksen and Dele Alli proved Tottenham can cope without Harry Kane as they battled to a 2-1 victory over Southampton.
Kane's absence meant Heung-Min Son led the line but it was Spurs' attacking midfielders who filled the void, with Eriksen breaking the deadlock before Alli won and then converted a penalty.
James Ward-Prowse cut the deficit for Southampton after half-time to spark hopes of a comeback but Tottenham held on to reduce the gap on Chelsea to 10 points once more. Saints, meanwhile, stay 10th.
Chelsea's march towards the Premier League title shows no sign of slowing but this win also pulls Mauricio Pochettino's men seven points clear of Manchester United in fifth and nine points ahead of Arsenal, albeit having played a game more than both clubs.
Son was not at his best but with Alli now scoring four goals in four games and Eriksen three in five, perhaps Tottenham can rely on their midfield to replace the goals Kane would otherwise provide.
They also remain unbeaten at White Hart Lane this season, since Southampton won 2-1 here in May last year.
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