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I have a feeling of impending doom that Fellaini will do something to spoil our night....

On the replay looked like Long was trying to square it with his header - would've been a good option if it had worked.

YYYEEESSSSSS!!!! Finally, a shot.... and a goal!!! 1-1

"Mane takes over"... NOOOOOOOOOOO!

Giving RvP confidence by gifting him a goal is a BAD idea. Wanyama surrounded by 4 or 5 every time he gets the ball. He needs stronger support.

I don't f'in believe it!

Subbed off, injured, got stamped on

Zabaleta again! When's he going to get at least a yellow card. Oh, but a red for Mangala to make up for it!

Mane off Long on.

Could we have a left-footer to take the corners? Get Hart in nomansland

We're telegraphing everything - just too slow against a team of this quality. Tadic is poor cos he's being closed down too quickly. Mane is anonymous Our only width is from Clyne and Bertrand - no support. Hence we're too narrow.

How did we not score??????!!!!!!!!

Alan Smith "It's too easy for City." Agreed! Grrr!

What was that whistle for, when we were in possession??

We're being pulled all over the shop at the moment. Come on Saints, get a grip!

Aguero yellow for diving. Hmm, probably should have been a penalty.

GET F***ing IN!!!!! Now for another Please....!

If I was a neutral, I would suggest we're playing with a touch of arrogance and expectation. We're not working hard for this, but we need to. Badly.

We needed to score during the first 20 mins of possession. Now we're paying the price. Mind you, maybe we need to have to battle for something, after the last few games of opposition basically giving up against us. Preparation for the tough games coming up. Still think we should win this.

No MotD today, so this filled the gap beautifully. Thanks, Batman!

I agree. What's more, the lack of success by those most of those players thus far (except Chambers) shows that it's the unit, not the individuals, which makes the success. Poch gained success not just cos of those dearly departed individuals (who were good for us at the time), but because of the players who have [so far] stuck around. The Southampton unit is definitely working at the moment. Long may it continue...

Agreed. The 'Wins' column isn't bad either. 70%

1-0 win, clean sheet, 2nd place. That'll do.

He's a solid individual.

Interesting comment on the SS match thread: "As comfortable a 1-0 win as you will ever see" Really?