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Southampton Hold Manchester City to a Goalless Draw

Posted : 10 May 2025

Southampton managed to hold Manchester City to a goalless draw at St Mary's, securing a point that lifts them to 12 points in the Premier League, surpassing Derby County's record low of 11 points from the 2007-08 season. Despite being relegated earlier in the season, Southampton's resilient defensive display ensured they avoided further embarrassment, and the draw preserved City's chances of finishing in the top two.

 

Manchester City, aiming to close the gap on second-placed Arsenal, struggled to break down Southampton’s defense. Erling Haaland, returning from injury, had little impact, and City’s attacking play lacked creativity and urgency. Despite creating some chances, including a header from Manuel Akanji and a shot cleared off the line by Jack Stephens, the visitors could not find the breakthrough.

 

Southampton goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale was relatively untested until the final minutes, when he made a key save from Ruben Dias’s header, and Omar Marmoush hit the crossbar from distance. The result marked just Southampton's third clean sheet of the season, offering some solace to the home fans after a dismal campaign that had seen them relegated.

 

For Manchester City, this result could have serious implications for their top-five finish and Champions League qualification. Pep Guardiola’s side has now failed to score in four of their last 11 league matches, a concerning trend ahead of their FA Cup final against Crystal Palace. City’s performance highlighted the need for improvement ahead of a crucial end to the season.

 

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