Yesterday afternoon Southampton lost to Manchester City in the dying embers, meaning both parties left St. Mary’s happy as the season concluded.
For the travelling players, it meant that they became the first side in the Premier League era to record 100 points, as Gabriel Jesus’ injury time lob over Alex McCarthy finally put the Citizens in front.
Meanwhile for Southampton, they were aware that a bloodbath on the south coast could see the Saints go down, as there was a nine-goal difference that had to be overturned between their match and the one between Swansea and the relegated Stoke City.
Therefore, conceding only once in the 94th ensured their survival in the top flight, however in the other fixture the Potters bowed out on a high with a 2-1 win over the Swans, meaning any result would’ve sufficed.
Nonetheless, it was good for both players and supporters to go into the game against the champions knowing that safety was all-but confirmed – it was a positive atmosphere all around which is to be treasured after such a torrid campaign.
So for the last time in the 2017/18 season, which three players stood out for Southampton?