Manchester City’s 12-match winning streak came to an end at Southampton - but it could have been worse as the excellence of Kevin de Bruyne and cool head of Aymeric Laporte earned them a draw.
The Blues were disjointed and dysfunctional in an uncomfortable first half, when they trailed to Kyle Walker-Peters’ goal and could have been further behind.
But with their pride stung, and the thought of Liverpool closing the gap stirring them into action, Laporte headed in from De Bruyne ’s free kick to grab a point - and with De Bruyne and Gabriel Jesus both hitting the post, they could have nicked a win, as they did at Arsenal on New Year’s Day.
