Manchester City vs Watford: Raheem Sterling hat-trick sends City four points clear at top of Premier League
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Your support makes all the difference.Raheem Sterling scored a 13-minute hat-trick as champions Manchester City beat Watford 3-1 to open up a four-point lead at the top of the Premier League.
There was an element of controversy over the England forward's first goal but his quickfire treble turned a frustrating game decisively in City's favour early in the second half.
Gerard Deulofeu did pull one back for the visitors at the Etihad Stadium but City held on to turn up the heat on closest challengers Liverpool ahead of their game against Burnley on Sunday.
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GOAL! Huddersfield 0-1 Bournemouth (Wilson)
19 minutes
Callum Wilson nets his 50th goal in a Bournemouth shirt after good work from Ryan Fraser, who adds another assist to his tally. The Cherries are in control in Yorkshire.
Leicester 1-0 Fulham (Tielemans)
21 minutes
Rodgers looks on with his delight as his Leicester side take a deserved lead. James Maddison plays Jamie Vardy through, and the striker picks out Youri Tielemans in space. He slots home to put the hosts in front.
Southampton 0-0 Tottenham
22 minutes
So close! Spurs are almost in front as Christian Eriksen curls a free kick over the wall and against the cross bar. The opening goal doesn't seem far away for the visitors.
GOAL! Southampton 0-1 Tottenham (Kane)
26 minutes
And there is the goal that has seemed inevitable since the start. Alli and Kane link up superbly again and the latter finishes with typical composure. That's his 17th Premier League goal of the season.
Newcastle 0-1 Everton
30 minutes
Newcastle have a penalty at St James' Park! Rondon, through on goal, is brought down by Pickford, and the goalkeeper gets away without a red card. A big chance for the hosts to level, though.
Newcastle 0-1 Everton
31 minutes
Pickford saves Ritchie's penalty with his legs and Newcastle are denied an equaliser! Their fans will be furious that Everton's goalkeeper is still on the pitch.
GOAL! Newcastle 0-2 Everton (Richarlison)
32 minutes
Drama at Newcastle! Almost immediately after the penalty miss, Everton break and score to double their lead. Andre Gomes' cross is pushed into the path of Richarlison, who makes no mistake from close range.
Southampton 0-1 Tottenham
37 minutes
Spurs are in complete control at St Mary's. The hosts, since the goal, have dropped deeper and are offering very little in terms of attacking threat. Another goal would make things comfortable for Pochettino and his players.
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