Manchester City welcome Southampton to the Etihad on Saturday, October 26, 2024, for a matchday 9 Premier League affair.
Manchester City Vs Southampton Preview
The Cityzens remain unbeaten across all competitions this season, and they will be looking to extend that run by securing a favorable result against the Saints.
Pep Guardiola’s side kept the pressure on league leaders Liverpool with a win over Wolves and that momentarily ascended them to the summit of the Premier League table before the Anfield side defeated Chelsea in their matchday 8 encounter.
Manchester City had to come from behind to submerge the Wanderers after Jørgen Strand Larsen had poked Gary O’Neil’s side ahead in the 7th minute.
Josko Gvardiol equalized for Manchester City in the 33rd minute with a brilliant effort before John Stones completed the comeback with a last-minute header.
Emotional scenes were witnessed across the Molineux as Manchester City delineated their superiority over Wolverhampton Wanderers.
They sit 2nd on the Premier League table having amassed 20 points from 8 matches, winning 6 games and drawing 2.
Manchester City are favorites to garner all 3 points on Saturday against Southampton and it will be fascinating to see how they go about their business at the Etihad Stadium.
Pep Guardiola’s side are the only team yet to taste defeat in the Premier League, and they became the lone side yet to lose after Arsenal fell to a 2-0 loss to Bournemouth on Saturday, October 19, 2024.
Southampton
Southampton remain winless after 8 matches in the Premier League this season and their return to the top-flight has brought them much thorns.
Russell Martin hasn’t managed to tinker his side to a victory, and he witnessed his men give up a 2-goal lead to Leicester City on Saturday, October 19, 2024.
To compound their woes, Leicester City completed the comeback deep into added time, with Jordan Ayew smashing a delightful low effort past Aaron Ramsdale to condemn Southampton to a 3-2 defeat at the Saint Mary’s Stadium.
The Saints are amongst 4 teams yet to pick up a win this season, with Wolverhampton Wanderers, Ipswich Town, and Crystal Palace being the others.
Southampton are also part of the basement clubs on the Premier League table, as they occupy the 19th spot on the standings with 1 point, having lost 7 games and drawn 1.
Head To Head (H2h) History And Results
Manchester City wins: 41
Draws: 27
Southampton wins: 33
Team News For Manchester City
Kevin De Bruyne remains a doubt for Manchester City, along with Kyle Walker, who is nursing a thigh problem, although the former was pictured in training during the week and could return to action within the next 2 weeks.
Rodri and Oscar Bobb remain long-term absentees, while Jack Grealish and Jeremy Doku will be absent from the game due to injury.
Team News For Southampton
Southampton will be missing Ryan Fraser following his red card during Saturday’s 3-2 defeat to Leicester City.
Yukinari Sugawara and Ross Stewart are doubts, while Gavin Bazunu is out due to an Achilles tendon injury.
Ross Stewart (muscular) and William Smallbone (thigh) will also miss the clash due to the indicated knocks.
Expected Lineups For Manchester City
Ederson (GK); Kyle Walker, Ruben Dias, John Stones, Rico Lewis, Ilkay Gundogan, Bernardo Silva, Mateo Kovacic, Phil Foden, Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku
Expected Lineups For Southampton
Aaron Ramsdale (GK); Kyle Walker-Peters, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Jan Bednarek, Jack Stephens, Ryan Manning, Tyler Dibling, Joe Aribo, Flynn Downes, Mateus Fernandes, Kamaldeen Sulemana, Cameron Archer
Prediction: Manchester City 3-0 Southampton
Kick-off Time And Date: 03:00 PM, Saturday, October 26, 2024.
