Man City held to goalless draw by Southampton

Man City’s Omar Marmoush reacts to a missed chance. Pic/Getty Images

Manchester City were held to a shock goalless draw by relegated Southampton on Saturday, slowing their charge for a Champions League spot.

Pep Guardiola's men were expected to waltz to three points on England's south coast and pull level with second-placed Arsenal on 67 points. But although they dominated possession, they could not break the deadlock, despite the return to action of star striker Erling Haaland.

The point for Southampton takes them to 12 for the season, meaning they have avoided the tag of being the joint-worst team in Premier League history. They are now one point clear of Derby County's tally of 11 points which they accrued in the 2007-08 campaign.

Despite the draw, third-placed City remain well-placed to finish in the Premier League top five, which would secure qualification for the Champions League next season.

With two games to play, City are four points clear of sixth-placed Nottingham Forest, though their rivals all have a game in hand.

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