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

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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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[9 March 2019 19:05 · Callum Rice-Coates]

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.

[9 March 2019 19:06 · Callum Rice-Coates]

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.

[9 March 2019 19:07 · Callum Rice-Coates]

Manchester City 3-1 Watford

80 minutes

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

[9 March 2019 19:09 · Callum Rice-Coates]

Manchester City 3-1 Watford

82 minutes

Watford make their final change: Cathcart replaces Britos.

[9 March 2019 19:12 · Callum Rice-Coates]

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.

[9 March 2019 19:12 · Callum Rice-Coates]

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.

[9 March 2019 19:16 · Callum Rice-Coates]

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.

[9 March 2019 19:17 · Callum Rice-Coates]

Manchester City 3-1 Watford

90 minutes

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

[9 March 2019 19:19 · Callum Rice-Coates]

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.

[9 March 2019 19:20 · Callum Rice-Coates]

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.