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Manchester City vs Watford: Raheem Sterling hat-trick sends City four points clear at top of Premier League

Relive all the action from the Etihad

Callum Rice-Coates
Saturday 09 March 2019 13:36 EST
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Raheem Sterling scored a 13-minute hat-trick as champions Manchester City beat Watford 3-1 to open up a four-point lead at the top of the Premier League.

There was an element of controversy over the England forward's first goal but his quickfire treble turned a frustrating game decisively in City's favour early in the second half.

Gerard Deulofeu did pull one back for the visitors at the Etihad Stadium but City held on to turn up the heat on closest challengers Liverpool ahead of their game against Burnley on Sunday.

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GOAL! Southampton 1-1 Tottenham (Valery)

77 minutes

And there it is! Tottenham are punished for their profligacy. Yan Valery has his second goal in a week, converting a Stuart Armstrong cross, and Southampton are back on level terms.

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GOAL! Leicester 2-1 Fulham (Vardy)

78 minutes

Vardy is played through on goal by Maddison and fires past Sergio Rico to restore Leicester's lead. Fulham will need to come behind again if they are to avoid yet another defeat here.

Callum Rice-Coates9 March 2019 16:37
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GOAL! Southampton 2-1 Tottenham (Ward-Prowse)

81 minutes

What a turnaround! Southampton take the lead late on through James Ward-Prowse, who curls a sublime free kick over the wall and past a helpless Hugo Lloris. Spurs are on the verge of a third defeat in four Premier League games.

Callum Rice-Coates9 March 2019 16:39
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GOAL! Newcastle 2-2 Everton (Perez)

81 minutes

From 2-0 down, Newcastle are back level! Fittingly, perhaps, it's a Pickford mistake that gifts the home side an equaliser. Miguel Almiron's shot is fumbled by the goalkeeper and Ayoze Perez is there to finish.

Callum Rice-Coates9 March 2019 16:40
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GOAL! Newcastle 3-2 Everton (Perez)

84 minutes

Incredible drama at St James' Park! Perez has his second in three minutes and Newcastle have completed an astonishing turnaround. A corner is only half cleared and the ball is lofted back into the Everton box. Rondon challenges for it, but it drops to Perez, who slams his shot into the net. The home fans are in raptures.

Callum Rice-Coates9 March 2019 16:42
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GOAL! Leicester 3-1 Fulham (Vardy)

86 minutes

The goals are flying in now. Vardy gets his second at the King Power after some excellent work from Harvey Barnes. Fulham look down and out now.

Callum Rice-Coates9 March 2019 16:45
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Southampton 2-1 Tottenham

88 minutes

Tottenham are pushing forward now, desperately searching for an equaliser. They seemed so comfortable for so long this afternoon, but Southampton have stepped up a level after the break. This would be a big three points for Ralph Hasenhuttl's side.

Callum Rice-Coates9 March 2019 16:47
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Southampton 2-1 Tottenham

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A big chance goes begging for Spurs! An Eriksen corner finds its way through to Sissoko, but he scuffs his shot. Time is running out.

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Full time: It's finished at Huddersfield, where Bournemouth have won for just the fourth time away from home this season. The Terriers are all but relegated now, while Bournemouth are comfortable in midtable.

Callum Rice-Coates9 March 2019 16:52
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Full time: It's game over at Southampton, too. The Saints have pulled off an impressive comeback, fighting back from a goal down to beat a Tottenham side who appeared in control of the game. 

Leicester, too, have secured a welcome three points over Fulham. It's Brendan Rodgers' first win and he'll be pleased with some of his side's attacking play.

Callum Rice-Coates9 March 2019 16:53

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