Southampton’s plight in the Premier League has reached a critical juncture as they sit at the bottom of the table with just six points after 19 matches. Following a recent 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace, the Saints find themselves in a position that puts them on track to break the record for the fewest points in a single Premier League season, a title currently held by Derby County, who finished with 11 points in the 2007-08 season. At this stage, even Derby had managed to secure one more point than Southampton, raising concerns over whether the Saints can turn their fortunes around.

The club's struggles can be attributed to various factors, including the dismissal of manager Russell Martin, who faced criticism for his possession-based tactics. With a leaky defense that has conceded 39 goals, Southampton has also made 11 errors leading to goals, the highest in Europe’s top five leagues. Their offensive woes are just as troubling, as they have only managed to score 12 goals, which is the lowest in the league, highlighting a significant lack of attacking threat. The team's leading scorers, each with merely two goals, reflect the depth of their scoring crisis.

As Southampton embarks on a new chapter under manager Ivan Juric, they are in desperate need of a turnaround. Juric's initial matches have shown some promise, but the team's overall performance remains inconsistent. With historical data indicating that teams with six points or fewer at this stage in the season have all faced relegation, Southampton's situation looks increasingly dire. The club must rally quickly to avoid entering the history books for all the wrong reasons, as the clock ticks down toward the critical second half of the season.