Manchester City Predicted Lineup vs. Southampton: Premier League

Preview

Manchester City will face Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday, August 19th. City are the heavy favourites to win the match, but Southampton will be looking to cause an upset.

City have made a strong start to the season, winning their first two matches. They beat West Ham United 2-0 away and then Bournemouth 4-0 at home.

Southampton have also made a good start to the season, winning one and drawing one of their first two matches.

Team News

Kyle Walker is suspended for Manchester City after being sent off against Bournemouth last weekend.

Kalvin Phillips and Aymeric Laporte are both doubts for the match. Phillips has a knock, while Laporte is struggling with a foot injury.

Southampton have no fresh injury concerns.

Predicted Lineups

**Manchester City:** Ederson; Joao Cancelo, Ruben Dias, Nathan Ake, Oleksandr Zinchenko; Rodri, Kevin De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva; Riyad Mahrez, Erling Haaland, Jack Grealish

**Southampton:** Gavin Bazunu; Kyle Walker-Peters, Duje Caleta-Car, Mohammed Salisu, Romain Perraud; Romeo Lavia, Ibrahima Diallo; Moussa Djenepo, Joe Aribo, Stuart Armstrong; Che Adams

Key Battle

The key battle in the match will be between Manchester City's attack and Southampton's defence.

City have one of the most dangerous attacks in the league, with Erling Haaland, Riyad Mahrez and Jack Grealish all capable of scoring goals.

Southampton's defence will need to be at their best to keep City out.

Prediction

Manchester City are the heavy favourites to win the match, but Southampton will be looking to cause an upset.

City have a stronger team on paper, but Southampton have made a good start to the season and will be confident of getting a result.

I predict that Manchester City will win the match 2-0.