Manchester City extended their winless run to five games with a disappointing draw at home to Southampton. In contrast, the Saints have now not lost in their last five Premier League fixtures.
It was a subdued start to the game with a somewhat eerie atmosphere, this would continue to be the theme throughout for Pep’s struggling side. Shooting ourselves in the foot once more, City gifted the away side an easier opening goal – John Stones the culprit this time.
His intercepted back pass was almost immediately made up for when the Englishman headed in a Kevin de Bruyne cross but the assistant referee waved away the equalizer for an offside call on Sergio Aguero.
The Sky Blues have failed to win in recent weeks even with good performances but today didn’t deserve the three points. The attack wasn’t lively enough and required energy.
Kelechi Iheanacho got on the end of Leroy Sane’s right-footed cross to grab himself his 11th Premier League career goal. The Nigerian has done this in only 17 shots taken.
Pep threw on Jesus Navas for returning captain Vincent Kompany to make up an adventurous XI consisting of only two natural defenders. However, Southampton frustrated the hosts to earn themselves a commendable away point.
It’s understood Guardiola had the team in the changing rooms for 40 minutes after the match, he will need to get into their heads for this poor run to be halted. Here’s how I rated the players today.
