Match report

Manchester City Defeats Southampton 1-0 in Premier League Clash

Southampton
Southampton
0–1
FT
Manchester City
Manchester City
May 13, 2018

Manchester City secured a vital 1-0 win against Southampton in the Premier League, ensuring their title push continues. Southampton fought valiantly but faltered in stoppage time when Gabriel Jesus, assisted by Kevin De Bruyne, found the back of the net. Manchester City's resilience and tactical adaptability were on full display, as they managed to overcome a determined Southampton side.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Southampton 0-1 Manchester City
  • • Goal: Gabriel Jesus (94th minute) assisted by Kevin De Bruyne
  • • Substitutions: Southampton - C. Austin (64'), N. Redmond (64'), R. Bertrand (81')
  • • Substitutions: Manchester City - F. Delph (59'), Bernardo Silva (78'), I. Gundogan (82')
  • • Yellow Cards: Southampton - J. Ward-Prowse (71'), Manchester City - Gabriel Jesus (90')

Lineups

Southampton

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 13 A. McCarthy (G)
  • 3 M. Yoshida (D)
  • 21 R. Bertrand (D)
  • 2 Cédric Soares (D)
  • 5 J. Stephens (D)
  • 6 W. Hoedt (D)
  • 11 D. Tadić (M)
  • 14 Oriol Romeu (M)
  • 22 N. Redmond (M)
  • 23 P. Højbjerg (M)
  • 10 C. Austin (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 S. Long
  • 16 J. Ward-Prowse
  • 38 S. McQueen
  • 20 M. Gabbiadini
  • 26 J. Pied
  • 39 J. Sims
  • 44 F. Forster

Manchester City

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Bravo (G)
  • 3 Danilo (D)
  • 14 A. Laporte (D)
  • 5 J. Stones (D)
  • 25 Fernandinho (M)
  • 18 F. Delph (D)
  • 8 İ. Gündoğan (M)
  • 17 K. De Bruyne (M)
  • 7 R. Sterling (F)
  • 19 L. Sané (F)
  • 20 Bernardo Silva (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 Gabriel Jesus
  • 55 Brahim Diaz
  • 47 P. Foden
  • 2 K. Walker
  • 4 V. Kompany
  • 31 Ederson Moraes
  • 35 O. Zinchenko

Timeline

  1. Manchester City
    59' Manchester City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Delph · On: Gabriel Jesus
  2. Southampton
    64' Southampton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Austin · On: Shane Long
  3. Southampton
    64' Southampton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Redmond · On: J. Ward-Prowse
  4. Southampton
    71' Southampton Card · Yellow Card
    J. Ward-Prowse
  5. Manchester City
    78' Manchester City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Bernardo Silva · On: B. Diaz
  6. Southampton
    81' Southampton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Bertrand · On: S. McQueen
  7. Manchester City
    82' Manchester City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: I. Gundogan · On: P. Foden
  8. Manchester City
    90'+4 Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    Gabriel Jesus · Assist: K. De Bruyne
  9. Manchester City
    90' Manchester City Card · Yellow Card
    Gabriel Jesus

Match Stats

Stat Southampton Manchester City
Fouls 8 10
Pass Accuracy 67% 87%
Offsides 4 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 13
Corners 1 12
Total Passes 259 583
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 0 6
Shots on Target 3 2
Shots off Target 5 5
Possession 30% 70%
Accurate Passes 173 506
Shots Inside Box 7 6
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 1 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Southampton's substitution of C. Austin and N. Redmond in the 64th minute failed to shift the momentum in their favor.
  • ▸ Gabriel Jesus' goal in the 94th minute secured the three points for Manchester City, showcasing their composure and finishing under pressure.