Nigeria, Nov. 2 -- Liverpool and Manchester City survived huge scares on Saturday as they had to come from behind to record identical 2-1 victories over Aston Villa and Southampton in their respective Premier League ties.

Kyle Walker and Sadio Mane provided the crucial goals that ensured the top two team secure maximum points from their weekend games.

James Ward-Prowse gave the Saints a shock lead after 13 minutes and they showed great character to hold on despite a City onslaught until 20 minutes from time.

Sergio Aguero equalised in the 70th minute and then Walker secured the win four minutes from time.

At Villa Park, Mane was Liverpool's hero with his vital late goal

Trezeguet had given the home side the lead after 22 minutes but ...