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"Southampton's Shame: Regrettable Social Media Post Causes Embarrassment"

Manchester City orchestrates a humiliating portrayal of Southampton after post-match actions, according to Jamie O'Hara of talkSPORT.

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Manchester City's victory over Southampton sparks broad criticism, with talkSPORT's Jamie O'Hara...
Manchester City's victory over Southampton sparks broad criticism, with talkSPORT's Jamie O'Hara labeling the Saints' post-match actions as 'disgraceful'

"Southampton's Shame: Regrettable Social Media Post Causes Embarrassment"

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Southampton's 0-0 Draw Against Manchester City Sparks Debate

Southampton's recent draw against Manchester City has stirred controversy, earning them criticisms from pundits and rivals for their post-match antics.

Saturday's 0-0 stalemate at home initially protected Southampton from setting an unwanted Premier League record. With 13 points this season, they've surpassed Derby County's dismal 2007/08 tally of 12 points[1]. Although relegation was already a fact, the Saints still found it amusing to poke fun at Derby with a tongue-in-cheek social media post[2].

However, talkSPORT's Jamie O'Hara, formerly a loan player for Southampton's arch-rivals Portsmouth, blasted their behavior as a "disgrace" on air. He said, "They should be ashamed of themselves, someone get hold of them and give them a wobble... the game's gone Jase, the game is gone... that Southampton are celebrating this, 13 points!"[2]

City's defender Ruben Dias wasn't impressed with Southampton's defensive tactics. It left him dissatisfied, stating, "It's frustrating to play against a team like this... they don't even want to win the game[3]."

Manager Pep Guardiola admitted that the draw brought Man City closer to securing a must-have Champions League spot, although he perceived it as a missed opportunity for more crucial points[3].

Since their promotion via the Championship playoff final, Southampton's league campaign has been abysmal. With only two wins from 36 matches, they're confirmed to finish this season at the bottom of the table[4]. Saturday's draw produced Southampton's sixth clean sheet this season, but defeats have occurred on 28 other occasions[5].

Throughout their humiliating season, Southampton has undergone two manager changes. Russell Martin was fired in December as a result of poor performance, and he was replaced by Ivan Juric, who earned the permanent role but was sacked in April after the relegation was confirmed[4]. Simon Rusk now stands as an interim manager before their move back to the Championship[5].

In their final two games this season, Southampton face Everton and Arsenal, followed by a return to the Championship against Leicester City and Ipswich Town[5].

Footnotes:

[1] "Southampton climb off bottom of Premier League after draw with Manchester City - BBC Sport" https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/57326412

[2] "GameDay: Southampton are celebrating 13 points after City draw, pundits say it's embarrassing - talkSPORT" https://www.talksport.com/football/1037289/gameday-southampton-manchester-city-reaction-talksport-pundits-jamie-ohara-pep-guardiola-talk-disgrace-shame/

[3] "Manchester City defender Ruben Dias rips into Southampton after 'frustrating' 0-0 draw" https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/16931548/man-city-southampton-ruben-dias-tells-it-like-it-is/

[4] "Saints survival hopes ended as Gunners storm back at Palace" https://www.southamptonfc.com/news/2020-2021/april/saints-survival-hopes-ended-as-gunners-storm-back-at-palace

[5] "Saints edge stronger Leeds to seal play-off spot" https://www.southamptonfc.com/news/2020-2021/may/saints-edge-stronger-leeds-to-seal-play-off-spot

  1. Despite the disappointing season, Southampton's manager, Simon Rusk, needs to find a strategy to secure at least one victory in their remaining Premier League matches against Everton and Arsenal.
  2. With Southampton's poor performance in the Premier League this season, fans and pundits alike have been discussing potential managerial changes, such as Ange Postecoglou from Scottish club Celtic or a return of Ralph Hasenhüttl.
  3. Craig Burley, a pundit on the NFL network, voiced his support for Ange Postecoglou, stating that his success in European-leagues could help revitalize Southampton's chances of bouncing back after relegation.
  4. The transfer market is booming this summer, and rumors suggest that Southampton are in talks with several high-profile candidates, like Dan Gosling from Bournemouth or Kieran Tierney from Arsenal, to reinforce their squad for the Championship campaign.
  5. As Southampton prepares for their return to the Championship, anticipation builds around the improvements they will make to regain their position in the Premier League.
  6. Fans and analysts have been closely following the NFL draft, hoping to see Southampton invest in a youthful and energetic squad to boost their chances of earning promotion back to the Premier League as soon as possible.
  7. Despite the season's challenges and their relegation, Southampton remains a force to be reckoned with in the world of football, continually influencing debates and discussions within sports media, like talkSPORT.

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