Moreover, the back-to-back comeback defeats against Arsenal and Leicester City were a significant blow for Russell Martin’s side, who had already struggled with goalscoring and inconsistent defending at the beginning of the season. However, the Saints have put an end to their ten match winless Premier League streak this season as they registered their first clean-sheet to secure their first three points of the season.

Russell Martin delighted to secure much-needed three points against Everton

Recently, 27-year-old star fullback Kyle Walker-Peters talked about the importance of taking the first league win as a massive step towards avoiding relegation. Hence, the Carabao Cup fourth round fixture against Stoke City was a significant game, and Southampton secured a last-minute thrilling 3-2 win despite making two defensive mistakes again in that match.

Thus, Russell Martin’s side build on their good momentum and gave a heroic defensive display to deny the visitors from finding the back of the net. Their defensive resilience was rewarded in the final minutes of the match, when struggling Southampton star Adam Armstrong scored his first league goal of the season to guide the home side to a memorable 1-0 win.

Manager Russell Martin was absolutely delighted with his side’s all-round performance after securing a much-needed first Premier League win, saying,

“It was a big relief, happiness, gratitude and pride in the players and the staff and the supporters and the owners and the board.”- Russell Martin

Martin thanked the Southampton fans and the club owners for continuously believing in the squad, which led them to take an important win in the Premier League. Further, his surprising decision to bring Adam Armstrong in place of Tyler Dibling worked out well, as the 27-year-old kept his Premier League struggles aside to find the back of the net in the second half.

Now, Southampton will face Wolves in an away fixture before the upcoming international break, and another win in this match can help the Saints to stay away from the relegation-zone and continue their brilliant momentum for the upcoming fixtures.