Yahoo Sports Manchester City vs Southampton – Predicted lineup and team news
Manchester City welcome Southampton to the Etihad this weekend knowing a win will move the Citizens top of the table.
Pep Guardiola’s side will want to increase the pressure on title rivals Liverpool and Arsenal, who meet in the Premier League the following day.
Saturday’s game will see City look to maintain their unbeaten start to the campaign, against a Saints side still searching for their first win after promotion. Russel Martin’s side have been accused of naivety with their bold approach in possession and blew a two-goal lead to lose to Leicester last weekend.
Only Wolves (23) have conceded more goals than Southampton (18) this season and the likes of Erling Haaland and Phil Foden will be relishing the chance to take on the struggling side. Each were on target as the Citizens thrashed Czech champions Sparta Prague in the Champions League in midweek.
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Manchester City vs Southampton – Predicted lineup and team news
Manchester City team news
Jack Grealish and Jeremy Doku have been added to a growing list of injured names at Manchester City this week, with the wide duo joining the likes of Rodri (ACL) and Oscar Bobb (fractured leg) on the sidelines.
Kevin De Bruyne and Kyle Walker are edging closer to their first-team returns but Guardiola has insisted the duo will not be rushed back into action.
Matheus Nunes will hope for another start after impressing against Sparta Prague. The Portugal international operated from the left against the Czech side and recorded assists for Erling Haaland and John Stones, before winning and converting a late penalty at the Etihad. Nunes has started just seven league games since his arrival at City but is pushing for inclusion here.
Manchester City predicted lineup
Manchester City predicted XI: Ederson; Stones, Dias, Gvardiol; Lewis, Kovacic; Savinho, Bernardo, Foden, Nunes; Haaland.
When is Manchester City vs Southampton?
Manchester City host Southampton at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday 26th October 2024. Kick-off is 15:00 BST.
What TV channel is Manchester City vs Southampton?
The game will not be shown live to a UK audience. Rights holders for other nations can be found here.
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