Manchester City were held by Southampton at St Mary's Stadium on Saturday in a massive shock as Pep Guardiola's side dropped key points in their quest to qualify for the Champions League.

A trip to bottom-of-the-table Southampton, already relegated and with just 11 points to their name all season at kick-off, had the feel of a procession in the making but turned into anything as City found themselves going home frustrated following a goalless draw.

Manchester City were poor as they were held to a goalless draw by bottom of the table Southampton. The Blues were slow, sloppy and lacking in energy throughout, only really threatening Southampton’s goal in the final ten minutes of the game.

Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne, right, celebrates scoring with teammate Jeremy Doku during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England, Friday May 2, 2025. (Martin Rickett/PA via AP) AP

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