SOUTHAMPTON, England (AP) — Southampton avoided an unwanted Premier League record after moving past the competition's lowest ever points total by drawing with Manchester City 0-0 on Saturday.
With Southampton on 12 points, Derby County will stand alone as having the lowest single-season tally ofh 11 from the 2007-08 season.
“It’s nice to get that off our backs," Southampton defender Jack Stephens said. “We’re obviously still very disappointed with how the season has gone. We’ve not been good enough.”
Southampton, whose relegation has long been guaranteed, has won just two matches all season and is nine points below next-to-last Leicester.
The Saints will still go down as one of the worst teams to ever play in the Premier League since its inaugural season in 1992.
Just not the worst.
“I’m very happy for the lads and the fans to have something to smile about," Stephens said.
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Southampton's Mateus Fernandes, left, and Manchester City's Rico Lewis exchange words during their Premier League soccer match at St Mary's Stadium, Southampton, England, Saturday May 10, 2025. (Andrew Matthews/PA via AP)
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne, left, is fouled by Southampton's Lesley Ugochukwu during their Premier League soccer match at St Mary's Stadium, Southampton, England, Saturday May 10, 2025. (Andrew Matthews/PA via AP)
Southampton's Jan Bednarek, center, and goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale collide trying to defend the ball during a Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Southampton, at St Mary's Stadium, Southampton, England, Saturday May 10, 2025. (Andrew Matthews/PA via AP)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — De’Aaron Fox scored 24 points and the San Antonio Spurs won their first game since Victor Wembanyama injured his left knee, beating the Indiana 123-113 on Friday night for the Pacers' 11th straight loss.
Wembanyama hyperextended his knee Wednesday night in a home victory over New York. An MRI showed no ligament damage and the 7-foot-4 center stayed in San Antonio to rehabilitate the injury.
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said Wembanyama is day-to-day but wouldn’t rule out the possibility he could play against Portland on Saturday night in San Antonio. The Spurs are 10-3 with Wembanyama doesn’t play.
Dylan Harper added 22 points for the Spurs, and Stephon Castle had 19.
Pascal Siakam led Indiana with 23 points and 10 rebounds. Andrew Nembhard had 19 points, and Micah Potter added 16 in his first start in five games with Pacers.
The Pacers shot 51% while the Spurs made 44% overall. San Antonio made 22 of 28 free throws while Indiana was 13 of 15.
The Spurs scored the first six points of the third quarter to to make it 77-58. The Pacers regrouped to cut it to 93-85 after three quarters. San Antonio maintained control throughout the fourth quarter.
Spurs Host Portland on Saturday night.
Pacers: At Orlando on Sunday.
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Indiana Pacers guard Aaron Nesmith (23) shoots during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs in Indianapolis, Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) makes contact with San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) as he drives to the basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle, right, tips a rebound in to score during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis, Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
San Antonio Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson gestures during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis, Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
San Antonio Spurs forward Kelly Olynyk, right, scores over the top of Indiana Pacers center James Wiseman (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
