Southampton vs Manchester City LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from St. Mary's Stadium
Follow live coverage as Southampton face Manchester City today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Southampton vs Manchester City
The full-time whistle blows at St.Marys as Southampton and Manchester City play out a goalless draw. The point for the Saints sees them avoid equalling Derby’s unwanted record of lowest-ever Premier League points total (11) from 2007-08. Meanwhile, for the Citizens they drop crucial points in the battle for Champions League qualification. City have played a game more than sixth-placed Nottingham Forest who have the opportunity to narrow the gap to one point when they face Leicester City at home. The first half saw Pep Guardiola’s side dominate proceedings with Kevin De Bruyne coming close with a free-kick which sailed just over Aaron Ramsdale’s crossbar. The second half saw the visitors push for a winner but Southampton’s resolute defence stood firm but also needed a stroke of luck as Omar Marmoush saw a late effort smash the crossbar. Southampton’s lack of opportunities in front of goal was reflected through an xG of 0.11, while on the other hand, City created numerous chances but lacked the cutting edge in the final third as highlighted through an xG of 1.89. Thank you for reading and take care.
Southampton vs Manchester City
PENALTY SHOUT! It's a brilliant run from Marmoush who drives into the Southampton box before finding O'Reilly. The Man City youngster goes down in the area and is bundled to the ground but play is waved on! VAR clears the decision and it's no penalty!
Southampton vs Manchester City
Substitution Mateus Gonçalo Espanha Fernandes William Anthony Patrick Smallbone
Southampton vs Manchester City
OFF THE WOODWORK! Nearly the winner for Man City. Marmoush pounces on a Southampton loose ball and wraps his effort towards goal but his sublime shot crashes off Ramsdale's crossbar!
Southampton vs Manchester City
CHANCE! Nearly an immediate impact by Marmoush. The ball falls to the Egypt international in the Saints box but his prodded effort is blocked by a host of Southampton players.
Southampton vs Manchester City
Substitution Welington Damascena Santos Ryan Phelim Manning
Southampton vs Manchester City
DOUBLE SAVE! Man City are pushing for a goal. The first chance falls to Haaland who sees his header find Savinho but the Brazilian sees his shot saved by Ramsdale. The second chance sees Dias' header tipped over the crossbar by the former Arsenal goalkeeper.
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