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Tottenham fought backto beat Southampton 4-1 and get their 2022-23 campaign off to a winning start, with DejanKulusevski proving key.Antonio Conte elected not to hand starts to his new signings, five of which were on the bench while Richarlison served a one-match suspension, but the old guard proved to be fully capable on Saturday.James Ward-Prowse volleyedSouthampton into an early lead but Spurs hitback before half-time Ryan Se segnon and Eric Dier both heading home to turn the tide.Further glo s was added in the second
Lamarcus Joyner Jersey half,with Mohammed Salisu turning the ball into his own net beforeKulusevski capped off a fine individual display with a goal as Spurs eased their way to all three points. Southampton came flying out the blocks and took the lead with in the 12th minute,as Mou sa Djenepo clipped a byline cro s to Ward-Prowse, who finished in style.Spurs were soon level, though, with Se segnon on hand at the far post to head in Kulusevskis inviting cro s.The hosts dominance paid dividends with a second 10 minutes later Son Heung-min the provider as his delivery was headed in by Dier.With Spurs in full flow, Ben Davies tested
New York Jets Jackets Gavin Bazunu from distance and Son drilled over after dancing through Southamptons defence.Any threat of a Southampton comeback was quelled in the second half, with Salisu diverting Emerson Royals cro s into his own net.Having teed up Spurss equaliser and generally proving a menace throughout,Kulusevski grabbed a deserved goal of his own just after the hour,cutting inside and sweeping home a left-footed shot to wrap up a statement victory for Conte.What does it
Quincy Enunwa Jersey mean? Spurs show strengthInvesting heavily in the transfer window, Spurs were able to sweep aside Southampton without relying on their new additions and a dominant play displayed the strength in depth that Conte has at his disposal.While Kulusevski starred, Son also helped pulled the strings in the final third, creating four chances and contributing seven cro ses both of which were more than any
Joe Klecko Jersey other player.Kulu the key manA first-half a sist was Kulusevskis ninth since making his debut for Spurs in February, more than anyone else in the Premier League and only behind Barcelonas Ousmane Dembele (11) acro s Europes top-five leagues in that time.Adding his own name to the scoresheet in the second half, despite having a personal expected goals (xG) of just 0.08, the Sweden internationals showing suggests he can compete amongst the best acro s the continent, and Spurs new boy Richarlison might be hard pushed to displace him when he returns to the fold.Kanes slow startSpurs had three separate scorers and as many different players setting
Wayne Chrebet Jersey up a goal but Harry Kanes name was not among them, with the England captain overshadowed by those around him.Slow starts are nothing new for the striker, however, with Kane finding the net just once in nine opening day appearances in the Premier League.Whats next?Tottenham travel acro s London to challenge Chelsea at Stamford Bridge next Sunday, while Southampton host Leeds United a day earlier.