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Southampton 0-1 Man City: Three match takeaways

By Marc Walker

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MAY 13: Raheem Sterling of Manchester City shoots but is blocked by Ryan Bertrand of Southampton during the Premier League match between Southampton and Manchester City at St Mary's Stadium on May 13, 2018 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MAY 13: Raheem Sterling of Manchester City shoots but is blocked by Ryan Bertrand of Southampton during the Premier League match between Southampton and Manchester City at St Mary's Stadium on May 13, 2018 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) /
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SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – MAY 13: General view outside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Southampton and Manchester City at St Mary’s Stadium on May 13, 2018 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – MAY 13: General view outside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Southampton and Manchester City at St Mary’s Stadium on May 13, 2018 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) /

St Mary’s back to its vibrant self

After a shocking start to the season, it was nice to see an upbeat atmosphere at St Mary’s again on Sunday.

This has been the case for the whole of the final two months of the season since Mark Hughes’ arrival but no pressure with Swansea losing meant more enjoyment for the capacity crowd.

In previous seasons when the team had been riding high, St Mary’s became a fortress for the team as fans enjoyed flowing, attacking football under the likes of Ronald Koeman and Mauricio Pochettino.

A successful summer and the return of Hughes on a permanent basis will see that return again next season, and that can only be a help to a Saints squad with talent.