Haaland failed to make a comeback and was tied by the bottom team 0-0. Manchester City just wants to end the season as soon as possible

On the evening of May 10, in a game in the 36th round of the Premier League, Southampton, who had been relegated early, tied Manchester City 0-0 at home, causing an upset.

This game was originally considered a key battle for Manchester City to win easily, but unexpectedly, Guardiola's team was in a deadlock throughout the game. Although the ball control has the advantage, with as many as 26 shots (5 of which are directed), the Blue Moon has never been able to break through the opponent's goal, and the inefficiency on the offensive end has become the biggest problem.

This unexpected draw has left Manchester City's position in the standings not completely firm. Currently, Haaland and his teammates are temporarily ranked third with 65 points, leading No. 6 with 4 points, but one more game. In the last two rounds of the game, Manchester City cannot afford to lose. Although Haaland returned to the field, he failed to help the team score three points. At the beginning of the game, Manchester City showed a strong desire to win and firmly controlled the rhythm on the court. However, they lack creativity and accuracy in the offensive zone 3, and there are not many ways to deal with Southampton's tightly organized defense line.

It was not until the 32nd minute of the first half that Manchester City completed its first shot, and it was a free kick taken by De Bruyne, but unfortunately the ball was above the crossbar.

Southampton, which has been relegated early, has shown strong discipline and defensive resilience. Their only wish is to get at least one point, so as to surpass Derby County, which once scored only 11 points in a single season, and avoid creating the worst record in Premier League history. In the end, they achieved this goal with their tenacious fighting spirit.

In the second half, Guardiola tried to adjust his tactics, and new player Jeremy Doku came on as a substitute, bringing some vitality. The Belgian winger made a wonderful pass after a breakthrough, assisting Bernardo Silva to complete the most threatening shot in the game, but was cleared by Southampton defender Jack Stephens on the goal line. At the end of the game, Manchester City made a desperate bet, replacing attacking players such as Savignho, Marmush and Nick O'Reilly, and striving to win the final victory. However, all efforts were in vain. The most disappointing scene occurred in stoppage time: O'Reilly shot away without a man and was only a few meters away from the goal, completely exposing the team's current state's sluggishness and impatience.