Relief for Man City goalscorer Kompany after injury nightmare


Britain Soccer Football - Southampton v Manchester City - Premier League - St Mary's Stadium - 15/4/17 Manchester City's Vincent Kompany celebrates scoring their first goal Action Images via Reuters / Tony O'Brien Livepic

LONDON (Reuters) - Vincent Kompany's first Premier League goal for 20 months prompted an outpouring of relief and frustration after two injury-ravaged seasons for the Manchester City defender.

The 31-year-old's 55th-minute header in a 3-0 victory at Southampton, in front of adoring City fans, sparked an emotional celebration from Kompany, who has started just 21 of City's last 102 games.

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