"Man City" started the English Premier League with a tough victory (VIDEO) © EuroFootball.com

The second match of the day in the English Premier League between Manchester City and Southampton ended not as an easy walk for the champions.

Roberto Mancini's players managed to defeat their opponents only after a fierce battle with a result of 3-2.

The decisive goal was scored by S. Nasri in the 80th minute of the game.

Statistics

Manchester City 3 - 2 Southampton

40' [1 - 0] C. Tevez

59' [1 - 1] R. Lambert

68' [1 - 2] S. Davis

72' [2 - 2] E. Dzeko

80' [3 - 2] S. Nasri