Michael Owen agrees with pundits on Southampton vs Man City prediction

Pep Guardiola and Manchester City are set for a change in pace on Sunday afternoon when they resume their FA Cup charge against fellow Premier League team Southampton.

Having won the English title in three of the last four years, City remain in pole position to make that four from five despite being held by Crystal Palace last time out. It was a result which enabled second-placed Liverpool to move a point behind the champions.

Diverting their attention to the world-famous cup competition, City are set to take on the Saints. Here is what the pundits think will happen on the south coast this Sunday afternoon (3pm).

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Speaking to BBC Sport, Lawrenson said: "Southampton have given Manchester City a good game twice already this season - drawing home and away in the league - but Saints have hit the buffers a little recently. Three successive defeats to Aston Villa, Newcastle and Watford mean they won't come into this game with quite the same confidence as they had earlier in the year.

"City have got plenty to think about, too, but I don't think their draw at Crystal Palace on Monday was a terrible result. It's really only made to look bad because Liverpool keep on winning.

"I was a bit surprised Guardiola didn't make any attacking substitutions to try and change the game as it went on and Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus were left on the bench. When you look at how [Jurgen] Klopp has been using his bench to make an impact on tight matches - giving the opposition something different to think about - it seemed an odd decision by Pep."

Prediction: Southampton 0-2 City

"Southampton have a fantastic record against Manchester City and have caused them