text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_name_22 (date VARCHAR, opponents VARCHAR, h___a VARCHAR, league_position VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  What date was the game against manchester city when they had a league position of 2nd?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT date FROM table_name_22 WHERE h___a = "a" AND league_position = "2nd" AND opponents = "manchester city"