The sporting world may have suffered a sudden and almost absolute closure due to the outbreak of coronavirus. But we can do something else.

With the Premier League suspended until April 3 at the very earliest, Manchester City and Southampton went to battle on Twitter, engaging in a fiercely close battle of tic-tac-toe. 

The clubs went back and forth, using their respective crests as a substitute for the traditional X’s and O’s, the tie ending in a stalemate. 

Jokes aside, Southampton used the opportunity to post a link to the NHS website, sharing the latest medical advice, both in how to prevent the spread of symptoms and what to do if they do become apparent. 

‘Match Events’

At first, the Saints invited Norwich (their rivals yesterday if EPL was not suspended) to their game. Unfortunately, Norwich’s Twitter did not respond after half-time.

Substitution! Man City replace Norwich

Then Man City’s twitter offered to take over from Southampton, saying they want to replace Norwich in the game. So they made the substitution at the start of the second half.

Offensive from City

No way through

Peep!

Full-time! Saints & City share point

One point please, Premier League… (lol) And don’t forget to follow the Saints to learn about coronavirus prevention.