City’s Elite Development Squad will take on Southampton in the Premier League 2 play-off final.Ben Wilkinson’s Under-21s – who also finished first in the PL2 league phase – earned our place

Manchester City were poor as they were held to a goalless draw by bottom of the table Southampton. The Blues were slow, sloppy and lacking in energy throughout, only really threatening Southampton’s goal in the final ten minutes of the game.

Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne, right, celebrates scoring with teammate Jeremy Doku during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England, Friday May 2, 2025. (Martin Rickett/PA via AP) AP