In the final game of the season, Southampton faced off against their bitter rivals, Manchester United, at St Mary's Stadium. Despite the best efforts from both teams, it was ultimately too much for the Saints and they were left with a disappointing result of 2-3.

The first half saw both sides struggle to find any rhythm on the pitch. The visitors struggled to break down Southampton's defence and scored just once in the opening minutes of the second half. However, a late surge by the Saints came as a surprise and they managed to score two goals to level the scores at 1-1.

This goal was scored by Scott Parker, who had been struggling to find his feet at the club and was finally rewarded with his first senior goal for the club. This was a significant moment for the Saints as they moved into fourth place in the table behind Manchester City and Liverpool.

Despite the comeback effort from the Saints, they could not come back from this defeat. The team struggled to maintain possession and failed to create enough chances for their opponents. The poor performance from the Saints has seen them lose their relegation prospects and they will need to be wary of other teams who may challenge them for a spot in the Premier League next season.

Overall, this defeat was a disappointing result for Southampton and highlights the importance of consistent performances and teamwork in order to secure a top-flight place. The team needs to focus on improving their defensive work ethic and securing more victories before the end of the season.