The Latest Breaking News from Russell Martin

Manchester United clinched a dramatic victory on Sunday with two goals in the closing minutes, intensifying the pressure on Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, whilst Chelsea narrowed their gap to just two points behind Premier League table-toppers Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur delivered a commanding 5-0 victory against bottom-placed Southampton.

Manchester United scored two late goals on Sunday to deepen the pain for beleaguered Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola as Chelsea moved just two points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool.

Club confirmed Russell Martin’s exit after Southampton’s 13th loss in 16 league games this season – under-21s manager Simon Rusk to take interim charge

A five-goal thumping at the hands of Spurs signalled the end

Martin departs with Southampton bottom of the table and nine points from safety

Russell Martin faced a barrage of criticism from Southampton supporters during a 5-0 thrashing at home to Spurs.

As the goals rained in on the south coast, the under-pressure chairman was not forgotten

Spurs ended a run of five matches without a win with a 5-0 thrashing of Southampton.

Spurs scored five goals in the first half of a game for the first time

Southampton sacked their manager shortly after Tottenham thrashed them 5-0 with all five goals coming in a torrid first half for the home side

Former Rangers loanee launches passionate defence of under-fire Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou.