Southampton 0-1 Man City: Three match takeaways

By Marc Walker | May 14, 2018

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: Manolo Gabbiadini of Southampton enjoys the lap of honour with his child after the 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) /

Another crucial summer on the way

Another transfer window that will be key for the club is upcoming.

Rumours of various departures from the squad have rumbled throughout the season. Ryan Bertrand, Swansea goal hero Manolo Gabbiadini and Dusan Tadic are just a few to have been linked away from the club.

Potential departures will only add to the work that the board have on their hands already, with defensive and attacking areas in need of strengthening in January anyway.

Although they need to be held accountable and apologise for a poor spell for the club, this summer provides an opportunity for the board and recruitment team to get it right for once in a long while.