Man City Held, Champions League Spot in Doubt

Manchester City were held to a 0-0 draw by already-relegated Southampton, leaving City's Champions League qualification hopes uncertain as competition intensifies with Newcastle, Chelsea, and Aston Villa. Despite dominating possession and creating numerous chances, City could not break down Southampton's deep defense, leading to frustration from defender Ruben Dias, who accused Southampton of time-wasting and lacking ambition. Southampton responded humorously on social media and their groundsman publicly rebutted Dias's criticism of the pitch. Manager Pep Guardiola distanced himself from Dias's remarks, emphasizing City's responsibility to break down defensive teams. Southampton celebrated surpassing Derby County's record for the fewest Premier League points, avoiding the league's worst-ever season. The result ensures a tense finish to the race for Champions League spots.