Soccer-Southampton avoid unwanted record after shock draw with Man City


Soccer Football - Premier League - Southampton v Manchester City - St Mary's Stadium, Southampton, Britain - May 10, 2025 Southampton's Mateus Fernandes in action with Manchester City's Bernardo Silva and Mateo Kovacic REUTERS/Jaimi Joy

SOUTHAMPTON, England (Reuters) -Southampton salvaged a point in a surprising 0-0 Premier League draw with Manchester City on Saturday that meant they avoided being the joint-worst team in Premier League history.

Rock bottom and relegated Southampton had looked likely to equal Derby County's season-low tally of 11 points in 2007-08, but the draw moved them to 12 as their fans at a sun-drenched St Mary's Stadium sung loudly in celebration.

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