EPL: Walker’s 86th-Minute Strike Sinks Gutsy Southampton

Southampton suffered back-to-back at the hand of Manchester City as they lost 2-1 at Etihad Stadium in the English Premier League encounter on Saturday.

Kyle Walker’s 86th-minute gave Guardiola’s team needed three points to keep pace with the League leader, Liverpool.

The Saints, who were beaten 9-0 by Leicester in their last Premier League outing, took a shock lead through James Ward-Prowse in the first half.

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But after applying heavy pressure throughout Sergio Aguero finally scored his side’s equaliser, finishing Walker’s low cross.

Walker then fired home Angelino’s cross as the game drew to a close to clinch a priceless three points for Pep Guardiola’s side.

 

Otunba T.J Abass

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