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'What we're doing is scary!' - Hasenhuttl amazed as Southampton top Premier League table for first time ever

Southampton defeated Newcastle United 2-0 on Friday to move to the top of the Premier League for the first time in their history.

Che Adams and Stuart Armstrong struck in each half at St Mary's to seal a straightforward victory for Ralph Hasenhuttl's men.

The win - Southampton's fifth in eight matches this term - takes them above Liverpool on goal difference to the summit of the English top flight.

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It is the first time the Saints have been top of the pile at the end of a day since September 1988.