Manchester City will aim to seize the Premier League's top spot when they host a struggling Southampton at the Etihad Stadium this Saturday afternoon.
The Cityzens come into this matchup riding a four-game winning streak across all competitions, with their most recent league victory being a 2-1 result over Wolves. Unbeaten so far in the 2024/25 season, City currently sit in second place, just a point behind leaders Liverpool and three points clear of Arsenal and Aston Villa.
On the other hand, Southampton remain among four teams yet to secure a win in the league. After eight matches, the Saints have managed only a single point, placing them down in 19th. Russell Martin's side has endured a tough stretch, losing their last three games. Following a draw with Ipswich last month, Southampton suffered back-to-back 3-1 losses to Bournemouth and Arsenal and then squandered a two-goal lead in a 3-2 defeat against Leicester in their most recent outing.
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How to watch Manchester City vs Southampton online - TV channels & live streams
| Country | TV channel / live stream |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | NA |
| United States | Peacock Premium |
| Australia | Optus Sport |
| Canada | Fubo |
| Germany | Sky Sports Premier League |
| India | Disney+ Hotstar VIP |
| Republic of Ireland | NA |
| Spain | DAZN |
| Italy | Sky Sports Uno, Sky Go Italia |
| Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Poland | Viaplay |
| South Africa | SuperSport |
The Premier League match between Manchester City and Southampton will have no live telecast in the UK.
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Manchester City vs Southampton kick-off time
| Date: | Saturday, October 26, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 10:00 am ET/ 7:00 am PT/ 3:00 pm BST |
| Venue: | Etihad Stadium |
The Premier League match between Manchester City and Southampton will be played at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England.
It will kick off at 10:00 am ET/ 7:00 am PT/ 3:00 pm BST on Saturday, October 26, 2024.
Team news & squads
Manchester City team news
Manchester City will need to manage without Jack Grealish (knock) and Jeremy Doku (muscle), the latest additions to their growing list of injuries. Other sidelined players include Rodri (ACL), Oscar Bobb (leg fracture), Kevin De Bruyne (groin), and Kyle Walker (knee).
With his squad stretched thin, head coach Pep Guardiola has limited options for sweeping changes but is expected to bring back key players like Ederson, Josko Gvardiol, and Mateo Kovacic for Saturday's clash. Matheus Nunes might keep his spot on the left wing after notching a goal and two assists midweek, with Savinho on the right, while both Phil Foden and Bernardo Silva could support Haaland from advanced midfield roles.
Manchester City possible XI: Ederson; Stones, Dias, Gvardiol; Lewis, Kovacic; Savinho, Bernardo, Foden, Nunes; Haaland
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Ederson, Ortega, Carson |
| Defenders: | Walker, Dias, Stones, Gvardiol, Akanji, Lewis, Wilson-Esbrand |
| Midfielders: | Kovacic, Grealish, Gundogan, Silva, Nunes, Foden, McAtee |
| Forwards: | Haaland, Doku, Savinho |
Southampton team news
Ryan Fraser (suspension), Gavin Bazunu (Achilles), Ross Stewart (muscle), and William Smallbone (hamstring) are unavailable, while Yukinari Sugawara remains uncertain after an early exit against Leicester. However, Jack Stephens returns from a three-game suspension and is likely to rejoin Jan Bednarek and ex-City defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis in central defense.
Joe Aribo is expected to partner with Flynn Downes and Mateus Fernandes in the midfield while promising talent Tyler Dibling should line up alongside striker Cameron Archer, who’s found the net twice in his last two Premier League matches.
Southampton possible XI: Ramsdale; Stephens, Bednarek, Harwood-Bellis; Walker-Peters, Aribo, Downes, Fernandes, Manning; Dibling, Archer
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Ramsdale, McCarthy, Lumley |
| Defenders: | Harwood-Bellis, Edwards, Bednarek, Larios, Manning, Walker-Peters, Bree, Wood, Sugawara, Taylor, Bella-Kotchap |
| Midfielders: | Downes, Aribo, Lallana, Fernandes, Cornet, Fraser, Ugochukwu, Amo-Ameyaw, Dibling |
| Forwards: | Armstrong, Stewart, Brereton Diaz, Archer, Onuachu |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Game | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 08/04/23 | Southampton 1-4 Manchester City | Premier League |
| 12/01/23 | Southampton 2-0 Manchester City | EFL Cup |
| 08/10/22 | Manchester City 4-0 Southampton | Premier League |
| 20/03/22 | Southampton 1-4 Manchester City | FA Cup |
| 22/01/22 | Southampton 1-1 Manchester City | Premier League |