Southampton vs Newcastle: Key moments from Saints’ table-topping win

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 06: Stuart Armstrong of Southampton celebrates after he scores a goal to make it 2-0 during the Premier League match between Southampton and Newcastle United at St Mary's Stadium on November 06, 2020 in Southampton, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 06: Stuart Armstrong of Southampton celebrates after he scores a goal to make it 2-0 during the Premier League match between Southampton and Newcastle United at St Mary's Stadium on November 06, 2020 in Southampton, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images)
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Ralph Hasenhuttl of Southampton (Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images)
Ralph Hasenhuttl of Southampton (Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images)

Southampton go top of the Premier League as they see off Newcastle 2-0.

A seventh minute strike from Che Adams put his side in front and into club history books. This is the first time Southampton has topped the English football pyramid since 1988.

Stuart Armstrong ensured that all three points would be headed to the south coast with a strong strike to double the advantage eight minutes from time.

Ralph Hasenhüttl’s men controlled the contest for much of the 90 minutes and would have been out of sight had it not been for Newcastle keeper Karl Darlow’s excellent display.

Despite, the absence of Ryan Bertrand, Saints remained defensively sturdy and kept the visitors to only two shots on target. (BBC Sport) Perhaps, more impressively SFC looked a potent threat up front despite the absence of Danny Ings.

The likes of Adams, Armstrong, Theo Walcott, and Moussa Djenepo gave the Magpies continuous issues. With that said, here are the three key moments that impacted the course of.