Manchester City skipper Vincent Kompany has paid tribute to Southampton after Sunday's win.

Saints ran City close in their 3-2 win.

Kompany said: "If everything had gone to plan we would have scored two or three goals before they even got their first.

"We missed a few chances and they used the one opportunity they had very well and the game became very difficult, but I am very happy about the reaction of the team. That is what we needed to see.

"Therefore we are very happy with the win and the result. We have to respect Southampton, they played really well. It is a good result for us."