It was all too easy at times for Tottenham on Saturday afternoon as they started the 2022/23 Premier League season with three points. Falling behind to James Ward-Prowse's opener for Southampton after 12 minutes, there was only ever going to be one winner once Ryan Sessegnon restored parity nine minutes later.
Running out 4-1 winners, Antonio Conte's men could have won by more given the number of openings they created against the south coast club. Usual goalscorers Harry Kane and Son Heung-min weren't even on the scoresheet but that didn't matter at all for the Lilywhites due to the huge gulf between the sides.
Without £60million summer addition Richarlison through suspension, Conte opted against starting his other five new additions, with two of them still building up their fitness after recent injuries. Tottenham's bench for Saturday's game did highlight their new strength in depth, however.
