Phil Foden made his first appearance of the season in midweek against RB Leipzig but it's perhaps too soon to expect him to start. Aymeric Laporte and John Stones were both absent against Leipzig so Nathan Ake, who scored against Leipzig, is in with a shout of starting here. Kyle Walker, Ilkay Gundogan and Gabriel Jesus should all return to the starting XI on Saturday after substitute appearances on Wednesday. Jack Grealish has started every game for City so far this season so a rest is perhaps due at some point. Raheem Sterling, by contrast, has started just one of their five games. Shane Long returned to training on Wednesday after a bout of COVID-19 but Stuart Armstrong and Theo Walcott remain sidelined for the away side. Kyle Walker-Peters could rotate into the side at either right-back or left-back, while Jack Stephens and Mohammed Salisu appear Southampton's centre-back pairing of choice at the moment. Che Adams is pushing for a recall after dropping out of the side to face West Ham last week but given their task this weekend it wouldn't be a surprise if they continued with one striker up front. Nathan Tella could be a surprise starter for the away side this weekend.
Man City have scored at least 4 goals in their last 3 home matches (Premier League). Man City have won 11 of their last 12 home matches against Southampton in all competitions. There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Man City's last 6 home games (Premier League). Southampton have drawn their last 3 matches (Premier League). Man City have scored at least 2 goals in 11 of their last 12 home matches against Southampton in all competitions. Southampton have conceded at least 2 goals in their last 7 away matches (Premier League). Man City have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 5 home matches against Southampton in all competitions. Man City have been winning at both half time and full time in 5 of their last 7 matches against Southampton in all competitions. Man City have kept a clean sheet in their last 3 home matches (Premier League). Man City have been winning at both half time and full time in their last 3 home matches (Premier League). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of Southampton's last 7 away games (Premier League). Man City have won their last 3 home matches (Premier League).
Manchester City ran out 6-3 winners over RB Leipzig in midweek. Pep Guardiola's side have now scored 5+ goals in three of their last four matches. Not bad for a team that didn't sign a striker in the summer. Southampton held West Ham to a 0-0 draw last weekend meaning they have now drawn three successive matches in the Premier League. They have lost their last five matches away to City. 2:0