Swansea City vs. Manchester City: Score, Reaction from 2016 Premier League Game

Manchester City played out a 1-1 draw with Swansea City on the final day of the 2015-16 Premier League season, effectively securing qualification for next year’s UEFA Champions League. 

Kelechi Iheanacho gave the Citizens an early lead, but the visitors failed to put Swansea away, and Andre Ayew equalised just before half-time with a deflected free-kick.

The result virtually guaranteed City a spot in the top four, as rivals Manchester United trail their neighbours by 18 goals in the goal-difference column. The Red Devils are still to play Bournemouth after their fixture was abandoned, reported by the Guardian, but it would take a miracle result to deny City Champions League football.

As shared by City’s official Twitter account, Iheanacho was given another start alongside Sergio Aguero in attack against Swansea, while Gael Clichy started at left-back:

Approaching ten minutes to go and one final team check. @NieldyMCFC and co. ready with #swansvcity updates for you! pic.twitter.com/n3tOrT1lst

— Manchester City FC (@MCFC) May 15, 2016

City knew a win in Wales would guarantee the team a top-four finish, and manager Manuel Pellegrini’s men took control of the ball early in an attempt to avoid any setbacks.

The plan worked, as the visitors took the lead in the fifth minute with their first real chance of the match. Kevin De Bruyne and Sergio Aguero combined to create an opening for the latter, and though the shot was saved, the rebound fell straight for Iheanacho.

As shared by WhoScored.com, the youngster has been quite the revelation for City this season:

Kelechi Iheanacho: Has scored a goal more often (every 86.3 mins) than any other player in the …

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