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Southampton stun Tottenham as Yan Valery and James Ward-Prowse derail Mauricio Pochettino’s top-four pursuit

Relive all the action from St Mary’s Stadium

Callum Rice-Coates,Bradley West
Saturday 09 March 2019 17:43 GMT
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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 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.

Callum Rice-Coates9 March 2019 19:05

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.

Callum Rice-Coates9 March 2019 19:06

Manchester City 3-1 Watford

80 minutes

There won't be a goal for Aguero, who makes way for Gabriel Jesus.

Callum Rice-Coates9 March 2019 19:07

Manchester City 3-1 Watford

82 minutes

Watford make their final change: Cathcart replaces Britos.

Callum Rice-Coates9 March 2019 19:09

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.

Callum Rice-Coates9 March 2019 19:12

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.

Callum Rice-Coates9 March 2019 19:12

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.

Callum Rice-Coates9 March 2019 19:16

Manchester City 3-1 Watford

90 minutes

Phil Foden will get a run-out for the last few minutes here. He replaces Mahrez.

Callum Rice-Coates9 March 2019 19:17

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.

Callum Rice-Coates9 March 2019 19:19

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.

Callum Rice-Coates9 March 2019 19:20

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