Romelu Lukaku scored twice as Manchester United beat Southampton 3-2 after being 1-0 down, 2-1 up and then 2-2 with a minute to go, and Paul Pogba missed an injury time penalty.
Southampton
Manchester City return to winning ways at Southampton to go second
Manchester City recorded a much needed victory over Southampton at St Mary’s after a poor run of 3 defeats in 4 Premier League games in December.
Manchester United salvage a point at Southampton as title challenge fades further
SOUTHAMPTON 2, MANCHESTER UNITED 2
Manchester United’s troubles deepened despite a rousing first half fightback to dig themselves out of a 2-0 deficit within 20 minutes away at Southampton.
Raheem Sterling stars as Manchester City hit Southampton for six
MAN CITY 6, SOUTHAMPTON 1
Mark Hughes had another miserable return to the Etihad as Manchester City hit Southampton for six.
Manchester City 6, Southampton 1 – Player Ratings
MANCHESTER CITY 6, SOUTHAMPTON 1
A four goal first half salvo was enough for Manchester City to despatch Southampton.