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Since this match ended till now, I have been asking myself why Southampton have not put this kind of performance that earned them a draw with Manchester City today, perhaps they would have escaped their relegation to the English Championship. On the part of Manchester City, I will say that they are gambling with their chances of not qualifying for the hotly contested Champions League spot. It is now certain that either of Tottenham and Manchester United will take one spot so the only available slot is being contested by Manchester City, Chelsea and Newcastle. This is the reason Manchester City never needed this draw.
I think Southampton had a plan to not let Manchester City score a single goal throughout the match. Manchester City dominated the match from start to finish - but they failed to score a goal as the match ended 0-0. Southampton won a point for nothing at home today - but at least they embarrassed and put Manchester City under a lot of pressure.
Of course I don't think it makes sense - but anything can happen during a game. Southampton who were already relegated, ended up being the team that put Manchester City on the brink of failing to qualify for next season's Champions League - I don't know what to say, it just doesn't make sense.