Southampton stun Tottenham as Yan Valery and James Ward-Prowse derail Mauricio Pochettino’s top-four pursuit
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Your support makes all the difference.Tottenham were stunned by a late Southampton comeback as they crashed to a 2-1 Premier League defeat at St Mary's.
Spurs, title challengers a fortnight ago, now face a battle to stay in the top four after a fourth match without a win.
Harry Kane put them ahead after finishing a cross from the returning Dele Alli for a seventh goal in his last five games against Saints.
But Yan Valery bundled in a 76th-minute equaliser before James Ward-Prowse added another exquisite free-kick to his collection nine minutes from time.
Victory kept Southampton out of the relegation zone after Cardiff secured a huge win of their own in the survival battle.
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Manchester City 0-0 Watford
40 minutes
Some groans of disapproval from the expectant home fans as City keep possession on the edge of Watford's box. They've not been as incisive as usual, and these fans have grown used to seeing their side put teams to the sword.
Manchester City 0-0 Watford
45 minutes
Watford's organisation at the back has been impressive, but they're doing very little with the ball when they get it back. They'll be the happier of the two sides with this first half, though. The frustration at the Etihad is palpable at the minute.
Manchester City 0-0 Watford
45 minutes
Aguero drives at the Watford defence and fires a left-footed shot at goal. It's straight at Foster, though.
One minute of added time will be played.
Manchester City 0-0 Watford
45+1 minutes
Mahrez goes close. A corner is only half cleared and the Algerian lashes a shot towards the top corner. It flies just over the bar.
Half time: That's it for the first half. Bizarrely, there are some boos from the home fans. City will remain patient but they've been frustrated by a compact and disciplined Watford side so far. Liverpool supporters will be hoping for a repeat of that after the break.
Recent history suggests City are still in with a good chance of winning this one. They've had 70% of the ball so far today and Watford are yet to have a shot. Perhaps it will be a third consecutive 1-0 win.
GOAL! Manchester City 1-0 Watford (Sterling)
48 minutes
A hugely controversial goal just minutes into the half. Gundogan plays a ball through towards Sterling, who gets in behind and curls a shot into the far corner. But the flag is up for what appears to be offside. Gundogan's pass struck Aguero before breaking for Sterling, who was standing in an offside position. After consulting with the linesman, though, the referee gives the goal. Watford are understandably furious.
GOAL! Manchester City 2-0 Watford (Sterling)
50 minutes
And that's probably game over. Silva slips the ball into Mahrez, who cuts it back for Sterling to tap in from a couple of yards out. It's a quickfire double and Watford, who have done nothing at the other end of the pitch, are on the ropes now.
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