Premier League 3pm roundup: Tottenham stumble at Southampton as centurion Jamie Vardy fells Fulham
Relive all the action from the Premier League's 3pm kick-offs
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Tottenham's grip on a top-four place in the Premier League is suddenly under threat after falling to another loss on Saturday, while the fight to avoid the final relegation spot tightened as well.
Southampton's 2-1 comeback win over Tottenham extended Spurs' winless streak in the competition to four games and left both ends of the table looking more unpredictable.
Tottenham is now just three points ahead of fourth-placed Manchester United ahead of its game at Arsenal on Sunday, with the Gunners just a further point back. Sixth-placed Chelsea, meanwhile, is five points behind Spurs with two games in hand — meaning Tottenham's hold on a Champions League spot is in real peril after three losses and one draw in its last four matches.
James Ward-Prowse scored the winner for Southampton with a free kick in the 81st minute to keep Southampton two points ahead of 18th-placed Cardiff, which also earned a crucial 2-0 home victory over West Ham.
Newcastle also rallied from two goals down to beat Everton 3-2, while Brighton beat Crystal Palace 2-1 in the early game — results that mean that Newcastle in 13th is only six points ahead of Cardiff in 18th, the final relegation spot.
Fulham and Huddersfield both look doomed, though, after losing again. Last-placed Huddersfield lost 2-0 at home against Bournemouth and is now 16 points from safety with eight games to go, while Fulham remained just three points ahead in 19th after losing 3-1 at Leicester.
Relive all the live action below.
Today's 3pm results:
1500 Cardiff City 2-0 West Ham United
1500 Huddersfield 0-2 Bournemouth
1500 Leicester 3-1 Fulham
1500 Newcastle 3-2 Everton
1500 Southampton 2-1 Tottenham
Manchester City 3-1 Watford
78 minutes
It's been a frustrating day for Aguero, who links up with Silva and sees another shot from a tight angle saved by Foster. The game is far more open now with Watford finally abandoning their conservative approach.
Manchester City 3-1 Watford
79 minutes
It should be 4-1. First, Bernardo Silva is played through by Mahrez and tries to lob Foster, who stands firm and saves with his shoulder. Moments later, Sane runs in behind but miscues his left-footed shot.
Manchester City 3-1 Watford
80 minutes
There won't be a goal for Aguero, who makes way for Gabriel Jesus.
Manchester City 3-1 Watford
82 minutes
Watford make their final change: Cathcart replaces Britos.
Manchester City 3-1 Watford
85 minutes
Brilliant defending from Kabasele, who gets back just in time to deny Jesus. The City forward was about to fire into an empty net having beaten Foster.
Manchester City 3-1 Watford
85 minutes
Otamendi heads wide from the resulting corner. City are ending the game strongly and a dramatic Watford comeback seems increasingly unlikely.
Manchester City 3-1 Watford
88 minutes
A City corner finds its way to Gundogan on the edge of the box and the German fires a shot way over the bar. He's been excellent in midfield today, despite that shocker of an effort.
Manchester City 3-1 Watford
90 minutes
Phil Foden will get a run-out for the last few minutes here. He replaces Mahrez.
Manchester City 3-1 Watford
90+1 minutes
Watford want a penalty for a potential foul on Masina but their appeals are ignored. Kompany appeared to clip the Watford man as he attempted to clear. It would've been a soft one.
Manchester City 3-1 Watford
90+3 minutes
Deeney, who has been a handful since his introduction, wins a free kick in a challenge with Kompany. This is within shooting range.
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