Usually the last regular home game of the season has something of a carnival atmosphere. Bright sunshine, everyone out in short sleeves and, usually, little to play for.

Contrast that to a chilly Carrow Road and the promise of all but wrapping up a play-off place for City. Only the Player of the Season award to remind the packed crowd that this could be their last chance to see some of these players.

There was one change from the previous weeks. Ashley Barnes was dropped with Christian Fassnacht coming in on the right and Gabriel Sara moving infield to support Josh Sargent. No one could figure out whether it was a tactical move, or forced by an injury niggle, but it was a switch that took City a little time to bed into.
Swansea kicked off and made a confident start. Much like City, Swansea adopted a three across-the-back system in possession and City were happy to concede them early ground, standing off until they approached the halfway line.

As ever, City looked to hit Swansea on the break. Marcelino Nunez hit a lovely cross-field ball towards Jack Stacey, who cushioned a header to Fassnacht. Perhaps a little rusty, the Swiss international delivered a poor ball into the area, not helped by Sara slipping, but the ball came to Borja Sainz who rushed his side-footed shot straight at the keeper when he had time to look up and pick his spot.

Swansea showed that they were dangerous on the break. Ronald played a backheel inside to Key. His ball across for...