TEAMS
Raheem Sterling will make his 200th Premier League appearance for Manchester City as he returns to the starting XI to face Southampton.
The winger is one of five changes Pep Guardiola has made for the Saints’ visit to the Etihad Stadium, with Kyle Walker, Fernandinho, Ilkay Gundogan and Gabriel Jesus also coming into the side.
CITY: Ederson, Walker, Dias, Ake, Cancelo, Fernandinho (C), Gundogan, Bernardo, Sterling, Grealish, Jesus.
SUBS: Carson, De Bruyne, Torres, Mahrez, Foden, Mbete, Palmer, Lavia, Wilson-Esbrand.
SOUTHAMPTON: McCarthy, Walker-Peters, Stephens, Romeu, Ward-Prowse (C), Armstrong, Adams, Redmond, Livramento, Elyounoussi, Bednarek
SUBS: Forster, Lyanco, Perraud, Broja, Djenepo, Salisu, Tella, Diallo, Valery.
When and where
Our Premier League clash with the Saints gets underway at 15:00pm (UK) on Saturday 18 September.
The match is not being broadcast live in the UK, but you can follow all of the action as it unfolds courtesy of minute-by-minute coverage in our Matchday Centre on mancity.com and the Man City app or via Twitter: @ManCity.
A comprehensive match report, plus reaction from Pep Guardiola and players will also be available to view after the full-time whistle.
Highlights will be available on the official website and app from 19:00 and you can watch a full-match replay on CITY+ from midnight after the game.
For a full list of which countries are showing the match, check out the global TV listings, courtesy of livesoccertv, at the foot of this page.
WATCH: Pep delighted by Grealish progress
Matchday Live
City legend Shaun Goater and Steven McInerney (Esteemed Kompany) are in the studio for this weekend’s Matchday Live.
Getting underway one hour before kick-off and available on all digital platforms, the show provides unmissable pre-match, half-time and post-match coverage for each and every City game.
Combining expert insight with a unique blend of City-centric humour, the Goat and Steven will have their say on Pep’s current crop ahead of kick-off before reconvening at the break and following the full-time whistle.
Time permitting, our special guests will also react to the boss’ post-match interview and answer viewer questions.
Pep Guardiola Preview
“One of the toughest games we had last season was against Southampton.
“We won at home 5-2, but the first 30 minutes, they were the team that caused us most problems last season.
“I know Ralph (Hassenhuttl). It will be a similar game to Leipzig. They move quick in the transitions, the team know what they have to do.
“They played against Manchester United at home really well and deserved to win.”
WATCH: City 6-3 Leipzig: Highlights
Last time out
City began our Champions League campaign in style with an entertaining 6-3 victory over RB Leipzig at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday evening.
Nathan Ake opened the scoring with a towering header, before an own goal and Riyad Mahrez penalty cancelled out Christopher Nkunku’s strike to secured a 3-1 advantage at the break.
SHOP OUR NEW TRAINING AND TRAVEL RANGE
And a thrilling second half made Pep Guardiola’s 300th match in charge of City one to remember, as Jack Grealish grabbed a debut Champions League goal before Joao Cancelo and Gabriel Jesus, also making his 200th appearance for the Club, rounded off the scoring under the Etihad lights.
Nkunku completed a hat-trick for the visitors to keep Leipzig in the game, but it was to no avail as City deservedly began Group A with three points and a 50th win in Europe’s elite competition.
Form guide
We face Southampton in fine fettle having won our last four in all competitions, scoring 17 times in the process as we sit fifth in the Premier League.
That record is particularly impressive at the Etihad Stadium, where Pep Guardiola’s men have won each of our domestic matches against Norwich and Arsenal 5-0, before scoring six against RB Leipzig on Wednesday evening.
Saturday’s opponents currently sit 14th in the Premier League with three points from their four matches so far.
After an opening day defeat Everton, Ralph Hassenhuttl’s side have picked up three hard-fought draws against Manchester United, Newcastle United and West Ham United respectively.
Last meeting
City bounced back from a first defeat in 28 matches with an emphatic 5-2 win over Southampton in March 2021.
A brace apiece from Kevin De Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez, plus a further strike from Ilkay Gundogan extended Pep Guardiola’s men’s lead at the top of the Premier League table to 14 points with nine matches remaining.
WATCH: City 5-2 Saints: Extended highlights
Match officials
Referee: Jonathan Moss
Assistants: Marc Perry, Timothy Wood
Fourth official: Peter Bankes
VAR: Martin Atkinson
Assistant VAR: Richard West
TV Listings
News about Man City v Saints
City v Southampton: Top 5 Goals
There have been some memorable strikes against the Saints in recent years. Watch more
City 0-0 Southampton: Extended highlights
Watch extended highlights from Manchester City’s 0-0 draw against Southampton. Watch more
‘Foden can play in five positions’ says Guardiola
Pep Guardiola says finding a role for Phil Foden will never be an issue. Read more
Training: City tune up ahead of Saints clash
The best images from Friday's session at the CFA... View more
Guardiola updates on Ake, Laporte and Stones' availability
Aymeric Laporte and John Stones have been ruled out of Manchester City’s game against Southampton, but Nathan Ake is expected to be available. Read more
Which TV channel is Manchester City v Southampton on?
Find out how you can watch Manchester City’s Premier League game against Southampton on TV from wherever you are in the world. Read more
Southampton Matchday Programme – Order Now
Our matchday programme will once again be available to purchase when City welcome Southampton to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Read more
Pep Guardiola: Injured Stones will get back to his best
Pep Guardiola expects John Stones to recapture the superb form he showed last season. Watch more
Dias proud to be part of City's leadership group
Ruben Dias has spoken of his sense of pride after being appointed as part of City’s leadership group. Read more
City 0-0 Southampton: Reaction and match stats
Live matchday commentary Read more
Fantasy Premier League: Gameweek Five Scout Report
Which City stars should you consider for your FPL team this weekend? Read more
Guardiola: Dias added to captain's pool
Ruben Dias skippered City for the first time against Red Bull Leipzig in midweek, confirming that the Portuguese defender had been added to the group of leaders who will share the captain’s armband this season. Read more
Pep braced for Southampton test
Pep Guardiola has outlined some of the threats he expects Southampton to pose in Saturday’s Premier League fixture. Watch more
