Picture Special

Super City sink the Saints

The best images as Man City tightened their grip on a Champions League spot with a fine 3-0 win at Southampton.

Vincent Kompany’s first goal since August 2015, Leroy Sane’s ninth of the campaign and Pep Guardiola’s men all three points at St Mary’s.

A clinical, professional and solid display secured a vital victory for the visitors, lifting them to third in the Premier League table.

City dominated proceedings and netted three second half goals to claim the triumph – one of which was an excellent, well-worked breakaway goal to kill any hopes of a Saints comeback.

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LOOKING SHARP: Aguero had chances early in the first half.

LOOKING SHARP: Aguero had chances early in the first half.
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BEAT THE MAN: Toure looks to take on Tadic.

BEAT THE MAN: Toure looks to take on Tadic.
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DELIGHT: Silva congratulates the City captain after breaking the deadlock with a fine header.

DELIGHT: Silva congratulates the City captain after breaking the deadlock with a fine header.
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APPEAL: Leroy Sane questions the decision from the linesman.

APPEAL: Leroy Sane questions the decision from the linesman.
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PEN OR NO PEN? : The main talking point of the first half involved Leroy Sane and Fraser Forster.

PEN OR NO PEN? : The main talking point of the first half involved Leroy Sane and Fraser Forster.
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NO HOLDING BACK: Toure and Tadic commit to win possession.

NO HOLDING BACK: Toure and Tadic commit to win possession.
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THROUGH THE LEGS: Sane slots the ball past Forster after a wonderful passing sequence leading to the goal.

THROUGH THE LEGS: Sane slots the ball past Forster after a wonderful passing sequence leading to the goal.
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WAITING: Pep watches his side warm-up from the technical area.

WAITING: Pep watches his side warm-up from the technical area.
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BATTLE: Jesus Navas looks to intercept the ball from Nathan Redmond.

BATTLE: Jesus Navas looks to intercept the ball from Nathan Redmond.
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CLOSE CONTROL: Kevin De Bruyne looks to skip away from Yoshida.

CLOSE CONTROL: Kevin De Bruyne looks to skip away from Yoshida.
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WATCHING ON : Pep Guardiola and Claude Puel look on from the touchline.

WATCHING ON : Pep Guardiola and Claude Puel look on from the touchline.
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PRESSURE: Aguero and Yoshida battle for the ball.

PRESSURE: Aguero and Yoshida battle for the ball.
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CONCERN: The players look on as Aguero receives treatment following a heavy challenge from Tadic.

CONCERN: The players look on as Aguero receives treatment following a heavy challenge from Tadic.