Southampton vs Man City LIVE early team news, predicted line-up and score predictions

Manchester City head south to St Mary's on Saturday as they face Southampton in another crucial Premier League clash.

After last weekend's thumping 4-1 win over Liverpool, the Blues will hope to continue piling pressure on Arsenal in the Premier League title race. Victory on the South Coast will see City close the gap to just five points before the Gunners face Jurgen Klopp's side at Anfield on Sunday.

City will welcome back Erling Haaland after the Norwegian returned to full training this week following a groin issue that saw him miss last weekend's win, while Jack Grealish can continue his fine form on the left after a goal and an assist last time out.

In Southampton, they face a side propping up the table and winless in their last four. Saints have gone through three managers this season, with Guardiola set to face all three come kick-off today. Defeat in the Carabao Cup against Nathan Jones came as a huge shock for City, but there was no such issue at the Etihad in October, with a comfortable 4-0 win keeping the points in Manchester.

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This is without a doubt a must win game for City if they are to keep pace with Arsenal and heap the pressure on ahead of their clash with Liverpool tomorrow.

Southampton haven't won in four and have been dismal at home all season, winning just twice in the league all season.

Personally, I think City will come flying out of the blocks to establish a commanding lead by half-time, at which point they'll control possession with one eye on midweek.

I'm going to go 3-0 City, with Erling Haaland netting a brace before Julian Alvarez comes off the bench to add a third.

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