Southampton’s relegation from the Premier League was all but confirmed with their 3-1 loss to Tottenham, marking the end of a long-anticipated drop to the Championship. The defeat mathematically sealed their fate, ensuring that they will play in the second tier of English football next season. While the club’s relegation has been a grim certainty for some time, the official confirmation has now come with seven games still remaining in the current Premier League campaign. This makes Southampton the first Premier League team in history to be relegated with so many matches left to play, a disheartening record that further highlights the scale of their struggles this season. To make matters worse, Southampton now face the added pressure of needing just two more points to avoid surpassing the infamous Derby County side of the 2007-08 season, who still hold the record for the lowest points tally in Premier League history. Currently, the Saints have just 24 points, leaving them perilously close to breaking this unwanted record. With Wolverhampton Wanderers, who are in 17th place, 12 points clear of them, Southampton’s relegation is almost guaranteed. The club will likely be joined in the Championship by Leicester City and Ipswich Town, two other teams struggling at the wrong end of the table. For Southampton, there is a possibility that they, along with Leicester and Ipswich, could collectively end up as the worst bottom three ever in Premier League history if they do not find a dramatic turn of form in the final stretch. Amidst the growing uncertainty, the future of Southampton manager Ivan Juric is under review. Juric, who took over as manager midway through the season, has not yet been given assurances about his role moving forward. The Croatian coach’s 18-month contract includes a break clause, which could potentially come into play given the team’s disastrous form. When asked about his future, Juric, though clearly devastated by the club’s downfall, remained focused on the present. He said, "No, now we will see everything. We are focusing only on the remaining games. We’ll see what everyone thinks, and what I think. The fans deserve much more, and we have to understand the mistakes we’ve made and build something stronger moving forward." Juric acknowledged the difficulty of the situation, calling it a "difficult day" for the club, but also expressed deep admiration for the Southampton supporters. “I see the fans, how they love their players and their team - it's something incredible,” he said. “This experience has to serve to create something stronger than this.” His words hinted at a desire to rebuild the club, but the question remains whether he will be the man to oversee that process. For Southampton, the next few weeks will be crucial, not just for finishing the season but for planning ahead. The club will need to conduct a thorough review of their season, address the many mistakes that have led to this relegation, and work out how they can emerge from this painful chapter with a renewed sense of direction. However, with so much uncertainty surrounding the manager’s future and the overall stability of the club, the road ahead looks long and challenging. What is clear is that the fans’ unwavering support throughout this crisis will remain an invaluable asset as Southampton looks to rebuild for the future.