Super Eagles and Manchester City forward, Kelechi Promise Iheanacho came in as a Second half substitute to score the equalizer for out of form premier league city side.
The 20 year old replaced Kelvin debryne early in the second half to level the score against Southampton whom were leading through a first half strike by Nathan Redmond.
Sergio Aguero returned to the starting line-up after coming on as a substitute against FC Barcelona. While, Vincent Kompany made his first start of the league campaign.
City enjoyed most of the possession in the early stages, although they struggled carve out clear-cut chances against a stubborn Southampton defence.
However, it was Southampton who broke the deadlock after 27 minutes, as Nathan Redmond fired home from close range, after a poor back pass from John Stones.
City did have the ball in the back of the net in the 32nd minute, but Stones' was ruled out, after Aguero was flagged for offside.
The score remained 1-0 in favour of the Saints at the halftime break.
Pep Guardiola opted for a change at the start of the second half, as Kelechi Iheanacho replaced Kevin De Bruyne.
City leveled matters 10 matters into the second half, as Leroy Sane's cross found Iheanacho, who fired home from close range, 1-1.
The hosts pushed for a winner and went close after 70 minutes, but Fraser Forster produced a stunning save to deny David Silva.
City threw everything forward in search of a winner in the closing stages, but they were unable to secure the winning goal and had to settle for a point..
Meanwhile, Players of Manchester City were instructed to wait for about 40 minutes after the match for pep talk to find the solution to their recent poor forms.
Photo Credit : Manchester City
The 20 year old replaced Kelvin debryne early in the second half to level the score against Southampton whom were leading through a first half strike by Nathan Redmond.
Sergio Aguero returned to the starting line-up after coming on as a substitute against FC Barcelona. While, Vincent Kompany made his first start of the league campaign.
City enjoyed most of the possession in the early stages, although they struggled carve out clear-cut chances against a stubborn Southampton defence.
However, it was Southampton who broke the deadlock after 27 minutes, as Nathan Redmond fired home from close range, after a poor back pass from John Stones.
City did have the ball in the back of the net in the 32nd minute, but Stones' was ruled out, after Aguero was flagged for offside.
The score remained 1-0 in favour of the Saints at the halftime break.
Pep Guardiola opted for a change at the start of the second half, as Kelechi Iheanacho replaced Kevin De Bruyne.
City leveled matters 10 matters into the second half, as Leroy Sane's cross found Iheanacho, who fired home from close range, 1-1.
The hosts pushed for a winner and went close after 70 minutes, but Fraser Forster produced a stunning save to deny David Silva.
City threw everything forward in search of a winner in the closing stages, but they were unable to secure the winning goal and had to settle for a point..
Photo Credit : Manchester City
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