Manchester City will be looking to win their 13th successive game in the Premier League when they face Southampton at St Mary’s on Saturday evening with kickoff at 8:30 pm.
The Saints, who drew 0-0 with Man City earlier this season, could move into the top 10 to win all three points against Liverpool.
Southampton’s five-game unbeaten run across all competitions ended last weekend away at Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Wolves put the hosts two goals to the good through Raul Jimenez and Conor Coady, but James Ward-Prowse scored an astonishing 35-yard free-kick six minutes from time to give Southampton hope of a comeback.
Only former England captain David Beckham (18) has scored more Premier League free-kicks than Southampton’s captain.
Manchester City fans are sure to feel confident of clinching their fourth top-flight crown in five years following their slender 1-0 win over title rivals Chelsea last weekend, according to Pep Guardiola
City’s Kevin De Bruyne scored the winner against his former club in the 70th minute to seal all three points for the Citizens, who now sit 11 points clear of Liverpool in second place, having played a game more.
Furthermore, City seems to be unstoppable at present. Without a recognized number nine, Guardiola’s men continue to excel in front of goal, netting 34 times during their 12-game winning streak in the league.
Southampton vs. Manchester City Head to Head
Both sides have 21 games against each other, with hosts taking 3 wins while opponents with 15 wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Wolves 3-1 Southampton
- Southampton 4-1 Brentford
- Swansea City 2-3 Southampton
- Southampton 1-1 Tottenham
- West Ham 2-3 Southampton
Away
- Manchester City 1-0 Chelsea
- Swindon Town 1-4 Man City
- Arsenal 1-2 Man City
- Brentford 0-1 Man City
- Man City 6-3 Leicester City
Southampton Team News
Unfortunately, wingers Theo Walcott and Mohamed Elyounoussi are suspended due to testing positive for COVID-19 before the trip to Wolves this weekend. Valentino Livramento and William Smallbone remain sidelined with respective knee and calf injuries, while Moussa Djenepo has joined Mali at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Manchester City Team News
Kevin De Bruyne sealed the three points for Manchester City, who sit 11 points clear of Liverpool in second place, having played a game more.
City seems to be unstoppable at present, and without a recognised number nine, Guardiola’s men continue to excel in front of goal, netting 34 times during their 12-game winning streak.
Prediction and Odds
Earlier in the season, Southampton’s point against Manchester City should inspire Hasenhuttl’s men to seek another positive result against their opponents.
- Man City Win
- Goals Under 3.5
- No Score: Home
