Manchester City have the chance to close the gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal to five points with a win at Southampton.
The reigning champions play a day earlier than the Gunners and so have a great opportunity to put the pressure on Mikel Arteta’s side ahead of their trip to Liverpool.
Meanwhile, the Saints are in desperate need of points in their fight to beat relegation, propping up the table.
They can take solace of the fact they’ve already beaten Man City in this fixture this season, eliminating them from the Carabao Cup with a 2-0 win under Nathan Jones.
Here’s all you need to know ahead of their latest clash.
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Southampton team news
Manager Ruben Selles has ruled Che Adams and Mohammed Salisu out of contention to face Man City having returned from the international break with injuries.
Armel Bella-Kotchap will be assessed on a shoulder problem closer to the game. Tino Livramento has resumed training but is not available just yet.
Juan Larios is likely to miss the rest of the season.
Southampton predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Bazunu; Walker-Peters, Bednarek, Caleta-Car, Perraud; Ward-Prowse, Lavia; S. Armstrong, Alcaraz, Sulemana; Onuachu
Man City team news
With their UEFA Champions League quarter-final with Bayern Munich on the horizon, expect a healthy dose of Pep Guardiola FPL roulette here.
Erling Haaland could return to the fold having resumed training this week, though Phil Foden is still recovering after a short bout of appendicitis.
Man City predicted lineup (4-3-3): Ederson; Lewis, Dias, Akanji, Ake; Rodri, Silva, Gundogan; Mahrez, Haaland, Grealish
It’s incredible in hindsight that a Southampton side led by Jones was able to knock Man City out of the tournament which they basically own.
The Saints have been competitive in big games under Selles, but we’re entering a stage of the season where Guardiola’s side just hoover up wins to win the title.
Man City should return to the north with the points.
Prediction: Southampton 0-2 Man City
Credit: 90min.com
