Tottenham Hotspur 4-1 Southampton: 5 talking point as Spurs begin new season with a bang | Premier League 2022-23

#3 Salisu nets a bizarre own goal

Salisu gifted Spurs a goal in second half

The hosts' third goal was arguably the most bizarre moment of the game as Mohammed Salisu put the ball into his own net.

While attempting to clear Emerson's cut back, the Ghanian found himself in an awkward position near the line.

He tried to turn around before clearing the ball away. However, he couldn't quite position himself properly, and in a haste to clear the danger, accidentally sliced it home instead.

It added more wind to Spurs' sails as the hosts added a fourth goal just two minutes later.

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#2 Sessegnon could become a key player for Spurs

Could this finally be the season of Sessegnon?

Ryan Sessegnon had the world at his feet when he first joined Spurs from Fulham in 2019. However, it all went downhill from there for him when the Englishman failed to live up to expectations.

A loan spell away to Hoffenheim in the 2020-21 season couldn't help the forward revive his fortunes. He continued to struggle to establish himself in the first-team last season and wasn't helped by multiple injury issues.

He made just 15 Premier League appearances last season amidst injuries and competition from Sergio Reguilon.

However, the tides could be changing for Sessegnon this season. He was on target against Southampton, sneakily getting in behind the visitors' defense before nodding home from close range.

He scored another goal in the second half but was denied by the offside flag.

He remained a threat to the visitors throughout the game with his line-breaking runs and link-up plays. He was replaced at the 50-minute mark by new signing Ivan Perisic.

Overall, a very promising display.

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#1 Tottenham made a huge opening day statement

Spurs could be the real deal this season

Tottenham's 4-1 win today was their biggest ever on the opening day of a Premier League season, which could be a sign of things to come in the months ahead.

Antonio Conte's side played beautiful attacking football, giving Southampton no chance, at least after conceding the opening goal.

Spurs tore through the Saints with ruthless ease and created numerous chances as the north London side brought their A1 game.

If they can keep up this momentum over a sustained period, then Tottenham could be set for another top-four finish next May.