Beijing, Feb 3 (IANS): Steven Bergwijn scored on his debut to help Tottenham Hotspur see off Manchester City 2-0, while Liverpool have stretched their lead to 18 points in the Premier League this weekend.

Bergwijn arrived at Spurs from Dutch side PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday in a deal worth 30 million euros, and the winger immediately endeared himself to his new fans with a superb volley to open the scoring against City, reports Xinhua news agency.

Son Heung-min made sure of the points with a deflected effort to see Spurs move up to fifth in the table, while City stay second.

Runaway leaders Liverpool took advantage of City's defeat to stretch their lead at the top of the table to 18 points following a comprehensive 4-0 home win over Southampton, who fall to 11th.

Though the visitors created several chances in a goalless first half, their lack of a clinical edge counted against them when Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain opening the scoring for Liverpool at the start of the second period.