Speaking after the game Pochettino said: "There are two different feelings. First because we played well, and secondly, because we could and should have won the game, so we are disappointed with the result.
"I am happy with the performance of the team, and although I am disappointed with the result, we played well today, so I am happy with that.
"You can never count on winning. You always have to wait until the end of the match and that is the same in football all of the time, you can't rest on your laurels, you have to play until the end.
"Today I am sad for the players who have played very well and made a great effort, but unfortunately we haven't come away with the result.
"I am also very pleased with the supporters who have given us great support here today."
On view of the performance from the Saints they will have no trouble surviving this season.