Paolo Fernandes struck twice to help Manchester City to a 3-0 win at Southampton, which took them up to second in Premier League 2 Division 1.
Fernandes scored 10 minutes before and eight minutes after half-time with two powerful shots before Saints defender Florin Gardos, stepping up his comeback from injury, deflected a cross from substitute Luke Bolton into his own net for the third.
The result meant Man City climbed above Saints and Liverpool to within a point of leaders Everton.
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— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) October 24, 2016
It was a tough night for #SaintsFCU23s against #MCFC in the #PL2. Watch highlights here: https://t.co/MMAF5R7REa
See: Premier League 2 Division 1 table
.@FPaolo10 shines again as #mcfc crush @SouthamptonFC to move second in the #PL2 👏
— Man City Academy (@ManCityAcademy) October 24, 2016
REPORT 📰 https://t.co/r2yYsKBFBh pic.twitter.com/C4TwMgsKvX
Next time out, Man City entertain third-placed Liverpool on Friday, while Southampton travel to Derby on Monday.
(Photo courtesy of Naomi Baker at Southampton FC)
See: Southampton report
