Champions League race hots up as Man City held, Villa win
- Manchester City drew 0-0 with Southampton on Saturday on England's south coast despite having 26 shots and dominating possession.
- The result occurred as Southampton, already relegated and managerless, focused on deep defending and time-wasting, limiting City's chances.
- Aston Villa, sitting sixth with 63 points and two behind City, won 1-0 at Bournemouth thanks to Ollie Watkins’ goal, making him Villa's top Premier League scorer.
- Meanwhile, Brentford defeated already relegated Ipswich 1-0 with Kevin Schade’s header from a Bryan Mbeumo corner in the 18th minute, marking their fourth consecutive win and climbing to eighth place.
- These results have intensified the Champions League race as City remains third, Villa, Newcastle, and Chelsea share 63 points, and Brentford and Brighton maintain European hopes.
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Premier League 2024-25: Man City drops crucial points in goalless draw against relegated-Southampton
City remained third in the table on 65 points with two games remaining in its bid for Champions League qualification, although Newcastle United and Chelsea are only two points behind, and Nottingham Forest trails by four with all three teams having a game in hand.
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