Man City vs Southampton: Second-placed team hosts second-bottom team at the Etihad on Saturday.
Manchester City will face struggling Southampton at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon, aiming to reach the top of the Premier League.
This is the first Man City vs Southampton since April 2023, when Erling Haaland scored twice in a 4-1 victory for City at St. Mary’s.
Man City vs Southampton: Match Preview
Last weekend, Manchester City won 2-1 against Wolverhampton in the Premier League, earning important points. On Wednesday, they also achieved a big 5-0 victory at home against Sparta Prague in the Champions League.
Phil Foden scored early in the third minute to give City the lead. They then scored three goals within ten minutes in the second half, dominating the match. Erling Haaland scored two goals, including a spectacular back-heel shot during a John Stones header. Matheus Nunes, who played well, added a penalty at the end to secure the win.
Pep Guardiola’s team has gathered 7 points in their last three matches and is now third in the Champions League standings. They also became the first team in European Cup/Champions League history to go 26 matches unbeaten, breaking Manchester United’s previous record of 25.
City will visit Sporting Lisbon for the fourth round in early November, but now their attention muct returen to the Man City vs Southampton in the Premier League, where they are the only team yet to lose after eight matches. Currently sitting in second place with 17 points, a victory against Southampton would put them at the top, while leaders Liverpool will face third-placed Arsenal on Sunday.
Manchester City is enjoying the longest unbeaten streak in Premier League history (31 matches). They have a strong chance of winning on Man City vs Southampton. This is because Man City had won 10 of their last 13 league matches against Southampton. They have also not lost any of their last 12 home matches against them (10 wins, 2 draws).
Southampton: A Disappointing Season
On the other hand, Southampton has very slim chances of winning Man City vs Southampton. Not only that, their recent performances have also been disappointing. For the first time in Premier League history, four teams have failed to win in their first eight matches, and Southampton is one of them, with only one draw and seven losses since their promotion from the Championship.
Southampton is now winless in their last 21 Premier League matches (5 draws, 16 losses). Despite increasing pressure on coach Russell Martin, reports say the club has no immediate plans to part ways with the 38-year-old manager.
Currently, Southampton sits at 19th place in the Premier League table with just 1 point, only 3 points away from safety. They are aiming to avoid the Man City vs Southampton, otherwise they will face the embarrassment of losing all nine of their opening league matches since the 1998-99 season.
Head-to-Head Record: Manchester City vs Southampton
Matches Played: 101
Manchester City Wins: 41
Draws: 27
Southampton Wins: 33
Manchester City Team News
Guardiola rotated his squad in the midweek match against Sparta Prague. Goalkeeper Ederson, Josko Gvardiol, Ruben Dias, and Mateo Kovacic are set to return. Jack Grealish and Jeremy Doku did not make the bench last Wednesday and are unlikely to play in this match. The good news is Nathan Ake will start, marking his return since suffering a hamstring injury on September 10. Kyle Walker, Rodri, Kevin De Bruyne, and Oscar Bobb are still out.
Predicted Manchester City Lineups (4-2-3-1):
Ederson; Lewis, Pedraza, Ruben Dias, Gvardiol; Kovacic, Gundogan, Silva, Foden, Savinho; Haaland.
Key Player for Manchester City:
Erling Haaland has scored in his last two league matches against Southampton and is looking to avoid losing four straight Premier League matches for the first time since February.
Southampton Team News
Ryan Fraser’s red card last weekend means he will be suspended, while Ross Stewart is injured. Russell Martin has recently switched to a five-defender formation, but his team may often line up with closer to eight or nine defenders this season. Defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis joined Manchester City at age six and has only made eight first-team appearances before leaving for £20 million this summer.
Predicted Southampton Lineups (5-4-1):
Ramsdale; Sugawara, Harwood-Bellis, Bednarek, Walker-Peters, Manning; Uguchukwu, Downs, Fernandes, Dubrin; Archer.
Key Player for Southampton:
Aaron Ramsdale has lost all seven of his previous Premier League matches against Manchester City, conceding 16 goals. This season, he has made 23 saves, ranking tenth. His save count is expected to increase significantly.
FAQs: Manchester City vs Southampton – Premier League
How to watch the Manchester City vs Southampton match on TV?
The match will be broadcast on the following channels:
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UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
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USA: Peacock and SiriusXM FC
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Canada: fuboTV Canada
How to stream the Manchester City vs Southampton match live?
The Manchester City vs Southampton will be live streamed on the following services:
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UK: This match is not being streamed live in the UK.
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USA: Peacock and SiriusXM FC
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Canada: fuboTV Canada
What is the date and kickoff time for the Manchester City vs Southampton match?
The Manchester City vs Southampton will take place on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at 15:00 (BST), 10:00 (ET), and 7:00 (PT).
