Pep Guardiola accepts Champions League fight will go the distance for Man City

Boss Pep Guardiola admitted the goalless draw at Southampton means Manchester City will have to fight until the end of the season for a Champions League place.

Even though a victory on the south coast would have moved City level with second-placed Arsenal, a top-five finish is by no means assured.

Guardiola’s side have an FA Cup final against Crystal Palace to focus on next weekend after which they will probably have to beat Bournemouth and Fulham to ensure they hold off the chasing pack of Newcastle, Chelsea and Nottingham Forest.

A goalless affair between Southampton and Man City leaves the race for Champions League spots well and truly alive