Manchester City 2-1 Southampton: Player ratings

6. An important defensive contribution from Redmond over the 90 minutes as he tracked back to the left-wing to halt Kyle Walker’s progress. Deployed up front with Shane Long as Saints sat back and tried to counter, but his attacking influence was hindered by defensive duties.. Striker. Southampton. NATHAN REDMOND

5. Handed a start as the one Saints striker with natural pace, and looked to have the opposition worried on occasions. Ball control let him down sometimes, as it often does, and he is likely to return to the bench for Sunday’s game.. Striker. Southampton. SHANE LONG

SOFIANE BOUFAL. 7. Produced a piece of magic to set up Oriol Romeu’s equaliser. As the ball dropped to him on the edge of the area, he plucked it out of the sky and beat his marker in one movement before cutting back to the onrushing Spaniard. Like many others, could and should regain his place in the starting 11 at the weekend.. 1st Substitute. Southampton

Southampton. CHARLIE AUSTIN. 5. Introduced late on to try and nick the game for Saints, but had no chance to make an impact with his side defending so deep. Is the club’s most in form striker so could be important on Sunday.. 2nd Substitute

5. Introduced when Cedric picked up an injury with five minuted to go. Could get his chance in the team if the Portuguese right-back is kept out of the Bournemouth game.. 3rd Substitute. Southampton. SAM MCQUEEN