Overview

• Southampton's relegation from the Premier League was confirmed after a 3-1 loss to Tottenham, marking the earliest relegation in league history with seven games left to play.
• Ivan Juric, appointed in December to replace Russell Martin, was dismissed after achieving only two wins in 16 matches and holding the worst win percentage among the club's permanent managers at 12.5%.
• Simon Rusk has been named interim manager, with former Southampton player Adam Lallana serving as his assistant as the club prepares for its return to the Championship.
• Southampton currently sits on 10 points, just one point shy of Derby County's record-low 11 points in a Premier League season, with seven matches remaining to avoid this unwanted milestone.
• Speculation has emerged about Danny Rohl, current Sheffield Wednesday boss and former Southampton assistant, as a potential long-term managerial candidate.