Manchester City thrashed Southampton in their postponed Premier League game. Kevin De Bruyne opened the score in the 15th minute of the game. It was the Belgium international's 40th goal, he has now scored more goals than Roy Keane. Ten minutes later, James Ward-Prowse equalised the score for Southampton.
In the 40th minute, Riyad Mahrez scored for the Citizens. It was an incredible strike and his 65th goal in the competition.Right place, right time for Kevin De Bruyne as he gives his club the early advantage. 👏 pic.twitter.com/cmOCR9lrXI
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Meanwhile, in the injury time of the first half, Ilkay Gundogan scored for Pep Guardiola's side. He became the first midfielder in Europe's top-five leagues to score 10 goals from an open play. Moreover, he has become only the fourth player in the top-five leagues to score double figures in 2021.Cuts inside and picks the bottom corner, what a goal by Riyad Mahrez! 💥 Manchester City regain their lead. pic.twitter.com/5uGt33vkeK
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The first half ended with a 3-1 score. In the second half, Mahrez added another one. It was his 66th goal in the Premier League as he equalled the number of goals Tottenham's Son Heung-Min scored in the competition. One minute later, Che Adams scored the second one for Southampton.Mahrez dances his way past Southampton and rips a shot that bounces off the post and into the path of Ilkay Gundogan who converts. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/XosPF6yoZE
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De Bruyne added another one. He has now been directly involved in 20 goals in Champions League and Premier League for Manchester City. He has 5 goals and 15 assists.Mahrez does it again! 😲 pic.twitter.com/hBjsQKwBxO
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The game ended with a 5-2 score. Manchester City are first in the league with 68 points. Southampton, meanwhile, are 14th. Click here to watch the highlights of the game.De Bruyne makes it 5⃣ for City! pic.twitter.com/9SdKEbBXo8
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