Manchester City were poor as they were held to a goalless draw by bottom of the table Southampton. The Blues were slow, sloppy and lacking in energy throughout, only really threatening Southampton’s goal in the final ten minutes of the game.

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Southampton has avoided an unwanted Premier League record after moving past the competition's lowest ever points total by drawing with Manchester City 0-0.