Man City vs Southampton Preview & Prediction | 2022-23 English Premier League
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THE FACTS
When is Man City vs Southampton on and what time does it start? Man City vs Southampton will take place on Saturday 8th October, 2022 – 15:00 (UK)
Where is Man City vs Southampton taking place? Man City vs Southampton will take place at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England
Where can I get tickets for Man City vs Southampton? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Man City vs Southampton on in the UK? Man City vs Southampton will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Man City vs Southampton in the UK? Man City vs Southampton cannot be streamed live in the UK
THE LOWDOWN
MAN CITY
- The goals continue to flow for the reigning champions, with most of them scored by the seemingly unstoppable Erling Haaland, and Pep Guardiola’s men are breathing down the neck of Arsenal at the top of the league.
- Kyle Walker joins compatriots John Stones and Kalvin Phillips on the sidelines with the right-back set to miss a few weeks of action, while Rodri could make his return to the starting XI here at the expense of either Bernardo Silva or Ilkay Gundogan.
SOUTHAMPTON
- It is now three straight defeats for Southampton after their loss to Everton last week and that is hardly ideal preparation for their trip north to face a rampant Man City side, although the Saints performed better than most against the champions last season.
- Juan Larios and Adam Armstrong are carrying minor niggles but should be okay, with Ralph Hassenhuttl otherwise having the same squad available to him, and 4-4-2 is likely to be the order of the day, just as it was in both Premier League fixtures against Man City last season.
THE TEAM NEWS
MAN CITY
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Ederson; Cancelo, Akanji, Dias, Gomez; De Bruyne, Rodri, Bernardo; Foden, Haaland, Grealish
UNAVAILABLE: Stones (Injured), Walker (Injured), Phillips (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
SOUTHAMPTON
PREDICTED XI (4-4-2): Bazunu; Walker-Peters, Bella-Kotchap, Caleta-Car, Perraud; S. Armstrong, Ward-Prowse, Maitland-Niles, Aribo; Mara, Adams
UNAVAILABLE: Lavia (Injured), Livramento (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Larios (Injured), A. Armstrong (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Southampton were something of a bogey team for Man City last year, with both Premier League meetings ending all square, but given the respective form of the two teams, anything close to a repeat looks highly unlikely. The reigning Premier League champions are scoring goals at will at the moment, with Erling Haaland breaking records every time he steps onto the pitch, and another convincing win is in the offing here. For extra value, consider backing the hosts to be leading at both half-time and full-time.
TIP: DOUBLE RESULT – MAN CITY / MAN CITY
