Premier League 2018/19, Southampton 1-3 Manchester City: 5 Talking Points

#1 Kayne Ramsay's impressive debut, Kompany and Fernandinho return

Ramsay made his first-team debut and was Southampton's best defender

Kayne Ramsay became the youngest player across the division to make a Premier League start at 18 years and 81 days old. Despite City's 3-1 win here, the former Chelsea academy graduate was the Saints' best defender and it speaks volumes for the future, which is certainly bright.

He was originally playing at right-back but Ward-Prowse's versatility allowed him to tuck in as a third central defender. Crucially, he relished the challenge that Raheem Sterling and co posed, so impressively looked settled at the back. Made some good tackles and interceptions against the defending champions, which will only stand him in good stead for the year of 2019.

Vincent Kompany made his second league start since City's 5-0 win over Burnley in October, which speaks volumes for the Belgian's persistent injury struggles.

Even still, the captain's return provided more solidity and composure at the back - which is rarely seen when Nicolas Otamendi partners either Aymeric Laporte or John Stones at centre-back. He partnered Laporte and despite showing initial signs of lacking match sharpness, did well to isolate Austin among Southampton's attacking options.

Fernandinho was excellent too on his return, showcasing precisely how City have missed him acting as the backline's shield in defensive midfield. They would've been disappointed to see Hojbjerg's strike fly beyond Ederson to equalize, but Zinchenko's mistake left him little time to react and he either had to approach for a tackle or back off and let the Danish international strike.

A cynical foul earned him a customary booking midway through the second half, but the 32-year-old wasn't fazed. Comfortable in possession, as usual, he partners Laporte well as the pair are both composed and help build attacks quickly.