Man City’s clash with Southampton was always going to be very important, as it hands the English Premier League giants a terrific opportunity at putting an end to a run of disappointing results. Straight off their 4-0 thrashing to Barca, the Citizens hosted the Saints on Sunday.
The loss to the Blaugrana saw them go four games without a win in all competitions. Throw in the fact that closest rivals Arsenal dropped points a day earlier, and victory over the weekend was all the more important.
However, the hosts began the Premier League clash on the wrong foot. A huge blunder from summer signing John Stones saw the away side grab a first-half lead, much to the shock – and delight – of those following the game.
HT: @ManCity trail 1-0 vs. @SouthamptonFC at the Etihad after John Stones' blunder.#MCISOU pic.twitter.com/sZcktqmnWU
— LiveSoccerTV.com (@LiveSoccerTV) October 23, 2016
The most expensive British defender in history attempted a back pass to Claudio Bravo, but didn’t put enough speed to his pass. Nathan Redmond reacted quickly, intercepted the ball, dodged the charging Man City goalie, and slotted it into the back of the net.
That blunder from Stones saw Pep Guardiola’s boys move ahead of newly-promoted Middlesbrough with the most number of defensive errors this season. Boro have five; Man City now have six.
And as usual, Twitter showed no mercy for Stones after his costly mistake. Check out the best tweets.
John Stones - £50m
— Mr. Premier️️ (@PremierLatina) October 23, 2016
Joel Matip - Libre pic.twitter.com/uqMGk1TnKU
Who is a better defender
— Nik (@CreativeMartial) October 23, 2016
RT for Harambe
Like for John Stones pic.twitter.com/mxUV10eh6q
John Stones makes Rob Holding look like koscielny
— AR8 (@BeccaRamseyAFC) October 23, 2016
Who is better Defender?
— Footy Jokes (@Footy_Jokes) October 23, 2016
Retweet - A pile of Stones
Like - John Stones pic.twitter.com/uNzOOr696E
John Stones £50m.
— Kop End (@kopitetilldeath) October 23, 2016
Mustafi £35m.
David Luiz £32m.
Joel Matip FREE. pic.twitter.com/vcmClfxTVC
John Stones is the new Ferdinand?
— Red Army! (@MYMUFC1) October 23, 2016
Yes, Anton Ferdinand.
John Stones: Has committed more errors that have led to a goal (4) than any other Premier League outfielder since the start of last season
— WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) October 23, 2016
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