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Matt Le Tissier revels in Southampton win against Tottenham Hotspur

Matt Le Tissier tees off on the 5th during the BMW PGA Championship Pro-AM at Wentworth on May 24, 2017 in Virginia Water, England. (Warren Little/...
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Mauricio Pochettino’s Tottenham Hotspur have lost to Southampton today.

Ralph Hasenhuettl, Manager of Southampton celebrates following the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Tottenham Hotspur at St Mary's Stadium on March 09, 2019 in Southampton,...

Matt Le Tissier has taken to Twitter to express his delight at Southampton’s win against Tottenham Hotspur.

Southampton have got the better of Tottenham 2-1 at St. Mary’s Stadium in the Premier League this afternoon.

Spurs took the lead in the 26th minute through England international striker Harry Kane, but the home team launched a comeback in the second half.

Yan Valery restored parity for Southampton in the 76th minute, and James Ward-Prowse scored the winner in the 81st minute.

Southampton legend Le Tissier was following the match, and he has revelled in the win for the Saints against Tottenham on Twitter.

Yan Valery of Southampton celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Tottenham Hotspur at St Mary's Stadium on March 09, 2019...

Stats

Over the course of the 90 minutes at St. Mary’s Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hosts Southampton had 37% of the possession, took 12 shots of which four were on target, and earned one corner, according to BBC Sport.

Visitors Tottenham had 63% of the possession, took 16 shots of which five were on target, and earned 10 corners, according to BBC Sport.

James Ward-Prowse of Southampton celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Tottenham Hotspur at St Mary's Stadium on March...