Champions Manchester City turned on the style as they beat Southampton 3-0 in today's first Premier League clash.
The Saints were neck and neck with the visitors until Yaya Toure broke the deadlock in the 51st minute.
The Citizens were then reduced to 10 men after Eliaquim Mangala was sent off for a second yellow.
Despite going a man down - City sealed the win with goals from Frank Lampard and Gael Clichy in the last 10 minutes.
City close the gap on Premier leaders Chelsea to 6 points with the win and thanks partly to Chelsea's former midfielder Lampard
Irish striker Shane Long came off the bench there for the last 20 minutes.
