At the final whistle, rather aptly, Elton John’s I’m Still Standing boomed from the stadium speakers. Ten-man Southampton had survived but, while Leicester City averted disaster after rallying to a point, this unmistakably represented a golden opportunity missed in the battle to qualify for the Champions League.
The game descended into a chaotic conclusion as Leicester, buoyed by Jonny Evans’ headed equaliser, hunted a late winner but a spirited Southampton stood firm. With four games to play, Leicester have an eight-point advantage over fifth-placed West Ham, one of a clutch of teams chasing the top four.
