Southampton secured a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Manchester City on Saturday, a result that spared them the unwanted distinction of matching Derby County’s infamous 11-point Premier League season from 2007-08.
The Saints, already relegated and rooted to the bottom of the table, managed to reach 12 points with the draw, just enough to dodge joining Derby in the record books.
The final whistle was met with cheers from the home supporters at a sun-drenched St Mary’s Stadium, a rare moment of joy in an otherwise dismal campaign.
Manchester City, meanwhile, stayed in third place with 65 points, keeping their hopes of Champions League football alive. However, the pressure remains intense with Newcastle United and Chelsea trailing by just two points, and Nottingham Forest four behind, all three chasing teams still have a game in hand.
Erling Haaland made his return to action after a six-week layoff, and City dominated proceedings, firing 26 shots compared to Southampton’s two.
Despite the pressure, the hosts stood firm, particularly in the final moments, with bodies behind the ball to keep City at bay.
The visitors’ best opportunity came in stoppage time when Omar Marmoush’s fierce strike rattled the crossbar, but it wasn’t enough to break the deadlock.
