This weekend, Southampton takes on Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. As the Saints prepare for this crucial clash, we look back at a memorable match from 20 years ago, when they delivered a masterclass in finishing to stun City at their own ground.

Saints started brightly on April 17, 2004, with Daniel Prutton finding Kevin Phillips in a dangerous area, but Richard Dunne made a crucial intervention. 

David James nearly gifted the away side an early lead with a horrendous backpass, but Prutton couldn't capitalize on the City keeper's mistake.

City gradually took control, yet squandered a golden opportunity when Robbie Fowler sent Nicolas Anelka through on goal. 

The Frenchman, however, fluffed his lines, placing his shot wide of the target. 

Anelka's woes continued as he spurned another chance, firing well off target after a promising run.

Southampton made City rue their missed opportunities. 

Rory Delap's long throw found Marian Pahars, whose pinpoint cross was met with a powerful header by James Beattie for his 16th goal of the season.

The Saints nearly doubled their lead before halftime, but Danny Higginbotham's header from a Graeme Le Saux free-kick sailed just over the bar.

Anelka's frustrating afternoon continued after the break. His penalty shout was waved away by the referee, and he was later denied by a spectacular Antti Niemi save after a goalmouth scramble.

The Saints struck again with another sucker punch. 

Delap's long throw was flicked on by Beattie, leaving Phillips with a simple header past James.

City clawed a goal back through substitute Paulo Wanchope, who set up Anelka for a tap-in.

However, Saints wouldn't be denied. 

Paul Telfer's clearance sent Phillips racing clear, and the striker held off Sun Jihai before calmly slotting past James to seal the victory for Southampton.

This win exposed City's alarming home form, with just one win in their previous 12 Premier League matches at the Etihad Stadium.

They found themselves precariously close to the relegation zone, just two points above the drop.

City avoided relegation that year and finished 16th on 41 points while Saints finished in 12th position with 47.