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Premier League
Feb 9, 2013 at 5.30pm UK
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3-1
Reaction
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Roberto Mancini blasts Joe Hart
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini insists that Joe Hart has not been good enough this season following his part in their 3-1 defeat to Southampton yesterday.Feb 10, 02:29
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Mauricio Pochettino: 'We deserved win'
Southampton boss Mauricio Pochettino believes that his side deserved their shock 3-1 win over Manchester City today.Feb 9, 20:23
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Roberto Mancini doubts title chances
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini admits that it will be difficult for his side to catch Manchester United in the title race this season.Feb 9, 20:04
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Rickie Lambert hails "superb" Southampton
Southampton striker Rickie Lambert hails his side's "superb" performance during their 3-1 win over Manchester City this afternoon.Feb 9, 19:55
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Carlos Tevez absent for "personal reasons"
Carlos Tevez is left out of the Manchester City squad to face Southampton at St Mary's Stadium due to "personal reasons."Feb 9, 17:34
The Match
Analysis
Sports Mole dissects Manchester City's 3-1 defeat away at Southampton.
Match Report
Southampton pull off a famous victory over the reigning Premier League champions, beating Manchester City 3-1 at St Mary's this afternoon.
Live Commentary
Find out how Manchester City were toppled 3-1 by Southampton with Sports Mole's live commentary.
HT Report
Jason Puncheon and Steven Davis give Southampton a shock lead at the halfway stage of their Premier League clash against Manchester City this afternoon.
Team News
Manchester City restore Yaya Toure and Samir Nasri to their starting XI for this evening's Premier League trip to Southampton.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Manchester City's Premier League trip to Southampton on Saturday.
Build-up
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Adam Lallana expects first win under Mauricio Pochettino soon
Southampton captain Adam Lallana says that the players are "enjoying" the management of Mauricio Pochettino and expects a first win for the Argentinian to be just around the corner.Feb 9, 11:54
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Rickie Lambert not thinking of goal milestone
Southampton striker Rickie Lambert insists that he is not thinking about scoring his 100th goal for the club.Feb 9, 01:18
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Roberto Mancini expects Vincent Kompany to return
Roberto Mancini says that he is "optimistic" that Vincent Kompany will make his return from injury tomorrow against Southampton.Feb 8, 11:56
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Mauricio Pochettino praises "great" Rickie Lambert
Southampton boss Mauricio Pochettino praises striker Rickie Lambert ahead of Saturday's Premier League encounter with champions Manchester City.Feb 7, 20:37
Vincent Kompany to return against Southampton?
A report claims that Vincent Kompany could shake off a calf injury to feature for Manchester City at Southampton this weekend.Feb 6, 12:20
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