Southampton Hold City, Avoid Record Low Points

Southampton avoided equaling Derby County's record for the fewest Premier League points in a season by drawing 0-0 with Manchester City, bringing their total to 12 points and earning just their second clean sheet of the campaign. Manchester City, who dominated possession and welcomed Erling Haaland back to the starting lineup, remain third in the league and missed a chance to move into second place with two games remaining. Southampton's defense, led by goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, frustrated City and drew praise from interim manager Simon Rusk, who expressed pride in the team's resilience. The result keeps the race for Champions League spots highly competitive. Southampton fans celebrated the defensive achievement, though the club's social media taunt at Derby County drew mixed reactions. The draw marked a rare positive moment in a challenging season for Southampton.