Southampton vs Man City: Southampton look to arrest their winless run when they face Manchester City in the FA Cup Quarter-finals on Sunday.
Match Details:
Teams: Southampton vs Man City
Venue: St Mary’s Stadium, Southampton
Date: Sunday 20th March, 2022
Time: 08:30 PM IST
Live Link: http://www.sonyliv.com/
Preview
Southampton come into this after a 2-1 home defeat to Watford in the Premier League last Sunday.
The loss was their 3rd in succession leaving them in 10th place on the league table with 35 points.
From mid-January till early March, the Saints went through a seven-match unbeaten run before the three losses. Due to this, they eye a return to winning ways and avoid this slump.
The Saints beat West ham 3-1 at home in their previous Round of 16 FA Cup clash to reach this stage.
On the other hand, Manchester City dropped two crucial points in the title race after their goalless draw against Crystal Palace in mid-week.
Man City beat Petersborough 2-0 in their previous FA Cup clash in early March to ensure a place in the last 8 where Mahrez and Grealish found the net.
Pep’s men can’t afford more slip-ups this season as they have an eye on three trophies including this one.
Both sides last met in January, where Southampton drew 1-1 at home to Man City.
Form Guide
Southampton: LLLWW
Man City: DDWWW
Last Matches of both teams:
Southampton 1-2 Watford
Crystal Palace 0-0 Man City
Only two teams have prevented Pep Guardiola’s Man City from scoring across both Premier League games in a single season:
◎ Manchester United (20/21)
◉ Crystal Palace (21/22)The cleanest sheets. 🧼 pic.twitter.com/aEK4C1KaY3
— Squawka (@Squawka) March 14, 2022
Where to watch the live streaming and broadcast of Southampton vs Man City in India?
The match can be live streamed on the Sony LIV App, Jio TV, while the broadcast is on Sony TEN 2.
Team News
McCarthy and Lyanco are ruled out for the hosts due to injuries. Mendy, Dias and Palmer remain on the side-lines for Manchester City.
Southampton possible 11:
Caballero, Walker-Peters, Stephens, Salisu, Perraud, S Armstrong, Ward-Prowse, Diallo, Djenepo, Adams and Broja
Keep at it, lads 👊 pic.twitter.com/aMDyQvTpqz
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) March 13, 2022
Man City possible 11:
Steffan, Walker, Stones, Ake, Zinchenko, De Bruyne, Fernandinho, Gundogan, Sterling, Jesus and Mahrez
Prediction: Southampton 1-2 Man City
Cup clash often have the best atmospheres and St Mary’s would be no different.
The hosts will look to pull off a surprise win at home given how Man City has found it difficult in Southampton.
However, City has enough in the tank to come off this one victorious by the odd goal.
Players to watch out for: Ward-Prowse, Adams, Mahrez and Sterling.