Manchester City vs Southampton preview

Team news, key stats and prediction ahead of Man City vs Southampton in the Premier League.

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Team news

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has revealed he has no fresh injuries as his side face Southampton for the second time in a week.

Angelino had to come off in the second half of the Carabao Cup win in midweek but Guardiola confirmed he was only suffering from cramp.

Fernandinho is available after suspension.

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After their 9-0 mauling by Leicester, Southampton produced an improved display during Tuesday's 3-1 Carabao Cup loss against City - and face a swift return to the Etihad Stadium in the league.

Wingers Nathan Redmond and Sofiane Boufal should shake off minor knee problems to be involved, while Cedric Soares (calf) and Moussa Djenepo (hip/thigh) have returned to training.

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Opta stats

• Manchester City have won each of their last five Premier League meetings with Southampton, their longest ever winning run against Saints in league competition.
• After winning their first ever Premier League game at the Etihad in April 2004 (3-1), Southampton are winless in their last eight away games against Man City (D1 L7).
• Manchester City (32) are the highest scorers in the Premier League this season, while Southampton (25) have conceded the most in the competition so far, with the Citizens registering the biggest home win this season (8-0) and Saints suffering the biggest defeat (0-9).
• Manchester City haven't lost a home league game against a side starting the day in the relegation zone since November 2008 (1-2 vs Tottenham), winning 24 and drawing three since.
• Just one of Manchester City's last 40 Premier League games has finished in a draw (W33 D1 L6). Of the 104 managers to have taken charge of 50+ Premier League games, Pep Guardiola's have seen the lowest ratio finish level (12.9% - 16/124).
• Both of Southampton's wins in the Premier League this season have been away from home. However, in their top-flight history they've only won two of their 42 away games against reigning champions (W2 D10 L30), beating Leeds 3-1 in 1969-70 and Chelsea 3-1 in 2015-16.

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Charlie Nicholas' prediction

What a wonder result for Southampton, only losing 3-1 through the week to - dare I say - ease the pain. Should Ralph Hasenhuttl be under pressure? No and don't think he is. It is one of the weekends where Southampton will wonder what to do. They will want to get over the line without being too embarrassed.

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Will Pep Guardiola rest some players? There is an international break coming up so I don't think he will. The title could go down to goal difference so they will want to rattle in as many goals as possible. If Southampton want to counter-attack and sit in then so be it, City will welcome it. It is another hammering incoming.

CHARLIE PREDICTS: 5-0 (9/1 with Sky Bet)

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