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Manchester City Held to 0-0 Draw by Relegated Southampton, Champions League Race Tightens

Southampton avoid record-low Premier League points tally as City's top-five finish remains uncertain with two games left.

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Overview

  • Manchester City, despite dominating possession and taking 26 shots, failed to score against already-relegated Southampton, ending in a goalless draw.
  • The draw moved Southampton to 12 points, ensuring they avoid tying Derby County's record-low tally of 11 points in a Premier League season.
  • Erling Haaland returned from a six-week injury layoff but struggled to make an impact in his first match back, raising questions about his readiness for upcoming fixtures.
  • Pep Guardiola and Ruben Dias criticized Southampton's defensive tactics, accusing them of wasting time and playing overly defensively.
  • With two Premier League matches and an FA Cup final remaining, Guardiola acknowledged that securing a Champions League spot will require fighting until the season's final games.