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The Premier League returns to the fold with another round of matches this weekend as Southampton take on Pep Guardiola's Manchester City side in an important encounter at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will want to win this game.
Manchester City vs Southampton Preview
Southampton are in 19th place in the Premier League standings and have struggled this season. The away side slumped to a 3-2 defeat at the hands of Leicester City last week and will need to bounce back in this fixture.
Manchester City, on the other hand, are in second place in the league table and have been in impressive form this season. The Cityzens eased past Sparta Praha by a 5-0 scoreline in the UEFA Champions League in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar scoreline this weekend.
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Manchester City vs Southampton Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Manchester City have a good historical record against Southampton and have won 41 out of the 101 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Southampton's 33 victories.
- Since a run of three defeats on the trot at home against Southampton between 2001 and 2004 in the Premier League, Manchester City are unbeaten in their last 12 such games in the competition.
- Southampton have won only one of their last 14 matches against Manchester City in the Premier League, with their only such victory during this period coming by a 1-0 scoreline at home in 2020.
- Manchester City are on a record unbeaten run of 31 matches on the trot in the Premier League, with their previous defeat in the competition coming at the hands of Aston Villa in December last year.
Manchester City vs Southampton Prediction
Manchester City have an excellent squad at their disposal and will be intent on reclaiming their league crown. Erling Haaland has been in prolific goalscoring form this season and will look to add to his burgeoning goal tally on Saturday.
Southampton have struggled so far this season and will need to play out of their skins to stand a chance this weekend. Manchester City are the better team on paper and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Manchester City 4-0 Southampton
Manchester City vs Southampton Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Manchester City to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Manchester City to keep a clean sheet - Yes
Tip 4: Erling Haaland to score - Yes
