Man City vs Southampton: Manchester City welcome Southampton for their next Premier League match on Saturday as the champions eye a fifth successive win.
Match Details:
Teams: Man City vs Southampton
Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Date: Saturday 18th September, 2021
Time: 07:30 PM IST
Live Link: https://www.hotstar.com/in
Preview
Man City head into this one after a 1-0 win over Leicester in the Premier League last week which kept closer to the top of the table.
Silva’s goal was the difference as City won their 3rd league match in a row.
This was followed by a 6-3 home win against German side, RB Leipzig in the UCL group stage mid-week.
FULL TIME | An entertaining night at the Etihad! 🔥
🔷 6-3 ⚫️ #ManCity | https://t.co/axa0klD5re pic.twitter.com/sJz5MlWArH
— Manchester City (@ManCity) September 15, 2021
Ake, Mukiele (og), Mahrez, Grealish, Cancelo and Jesus scored as City went berserk.
The defending champions are in clinical touch and would like to continue the same.
On the other hand, the Saints are struggling without a win this season and were even held to a 0-0 draw last week against the Hammers.
With just 3 points from 4 matches, Southampton need a turnaround performance from their side if they are to gain consistency and momentum for the remainder of the season.
Matchday 🔜#FridayFeeling | #saintsfc pic.twitter.com/mXyr7FSnrV
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) September 17, 2021
The Saints will be up against the tide when they face City, as the blue half of Manchester tend to maximise the strength and talent they have at their disposal.
Both sides last met in March for a Premier League clash where City won 5-2 at home.
Form Guide
Manchester City: LWWWW
Southampton: LDWDD
Last Matches of both teams:
Manchester City 6-3 RB Leipzig
Southampton 0-0 West Ham
Fastest to fifty! 💪
🔷 6-3 ⚫️ #ManCity | https://t.co/axa0klD5re pic.twitter.com/tojFqftKxC
— Manchester City (@ManCity) September 15, 2021
Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of Man City vs Southampton in India?
The match is live streamed on the Hotstar VIP App or Jio TV while the broadcast is available on Star Sports Select 2/HD.
Team News
Laporte picked up a groin injury and is a doubt for the home side while Mendy and Steffan remain ruled out. Stones is another doubt due to a muscle injury.
For the visitors; Armstrong (calf), Walcott (muscle) and Smallbone (ACL) are ruled out for the Saints due to injury concerns.
Man City possible 11:
Ederson, Cancelo, Dias, Ake, Walker, Rodri, Gündogan, De Bruyne, Jesus, Torres and Sterling
Southampton possible 11:
McCarthy, Walker-Peters, Salisu, Stephens, Livramento, Romeu, Ward-Prowse, Elyounoussi, Redmond, Djenepo and Armstrong
Prediction: Man City 4-0 Southampton
Manchester City should win this one comfortably without much fuss. The Saints are winless in the Premier League after 4 matches and lack the form and quality to trouble Man City.
This is expected to be another route win for Pep Guardiola’s boys.
Players to watch out for: Torres, De Bruyne, Armstrong and Ward-Prowse.
