12
18:44
The Skyblues are trying to answer quickly. However, they find it extremely difficult to find a gap against the aggressive Saints.
9
18:42
Southampton rewarded themselves very early for the courageous approach. They don’t withdraw completely, but always put pressure on themselves and look for playful solutions themselves after winning the ball. It’s Kyle Walker-Peters’ first goal of the season.
7
18:37
Tooor for Southampton FC, 1-0 by Kyle Walker-Peters
Is that played well! The home team’s attack starts with an inaccurate pass from Sterling. The Saints can then free themselves on their own sixteen. Adams in particular holds the ball well several times and places it on the left in midfield for Oriol Romeu. The Spaniard changes sides and suddenly there is space. Walker-Peters picks up the pace, plays a good one-two with Redmond and gets the ball again from the right side of the box. There, the 24-year-old takes the ball well and then flicks it fantastically into the far corner with his right outside instep. Ederson makes himself very long, but stretches in vain.
5
18:36
Ward-Prowse brings a free kick from the right half-field sharply into the middle. Salisú climbs high and can even prevail in the air duel. However, the central defender’s header goes wide to the left.
3
18:34
Manchester City are in complete control from the start. You collect a lot of ball possession from the start and regain the ball immediately after losing the ball. They have not yet come dangerously in front of the opposing goal.
1
18:31
Here we go! The guests toast and play in dark blue jerseys today. Southampton holds against it in the usual red and white.
18:21
Southampton FC have already shown they can hold their own against City this season. In the first leg, the Saints drew 0-0 in Manchester. In July 2020 they even won their home game 1-0 against the Skyblues. Otherwise, the direct comparison in the recent past clearly speaks for the Citizens.
18:14
At Man City there is only one change compared to the top game against Chelsea. Rúben Dias returns to central defense in place of John Stones, who is on the bench.
18:13
Ralph Hasenhüttl makes three changes compared to the bankruptcy against Wolverhampton. Kyle Walker-Peters, Stuart Armstrong and Che Adams start for Nathan Tella, Ibrahima Diallo and Lyanco.
18:02
Manchester City are currently in a league of their own. The Skyblues have won all of their last twelve league games. This put them a comfortable 11-point lead over Liverpool FC. Most recently, the Citizens defeated Chelsea FC 1-0 and ensured that the gap to the Londoners is even twelve points. Pep Guardiola and his squad are well on the way to defending the championship and can almost only beat themselves. Nevertheless, they must not underestimate any opponent.
17:50
For Southampton, a series of five competitive games in a row ended last weekend without defeat. They suffered a 3-1 defeat at Wolverhampton Wanderers. It’s a setback for the Saints, but it’s manageable. After all, Ralph Hasenhüttl and his team are in the middle of the table. They are in 13th place with 24 points. With a threesome it would even be possible to jump to tenth place. But against City they would probably be very happy with a point.
17:26
Hello and welcome to day 23 of the Premier League. Southampton FC welcome the undisputed leaders from Manchester. Kick-off is at 6:30pm at Saint Mary’s.