With their 5-0 humbling at home to Brentford on Saturday, Southampton are the worst-ever side at this stage of a Premier League season Saints have the same points as Sunderland did 19 years ago, but a much worse goal difference of -32 compared to -23.

Southampton FC are enduring an awful season in the Premier League in 2024-25. With just six points earned this campaign, the Saints need a miracle and many believe they're beyond saving, but are they the worst PL side of all-time?

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