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

Manchester City were held by Southampton at St Mary's Stadium on Saturday in a massive shock as Pep Guardiola's side dropped key points in their quest to qualify for the Champions League.

There was a lack of creativity that stood out throughout the Manchester City midfield yesterday during their nil-all draw with Southampton. Pep Guardiola’s side were kept out by a determined