Southampton midfielder Sadio Mane scored a hat trick in Sunday's 4-2 win over Manchester City in Premier League action. However, after receiving the match ball, Mane was pranked by referee Andre Marriner, who grabbed the ball out of his hands and pretended to walk away with it.
Marriner didn't take the joke to far, though, as he gave the ball back right away and shared a good laugh with Mane.
Man City made the decision to rest some starters in Sunday's game in preparation for their upcoming Champions League second leg against Real Madrid after having played a scoreless first leg just four days earlier. Southampton took advantage, and Mane made the most of the opportunity with three goals.
H/T Pies.
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