Manchester City are seeking a fourth successive Premier League victory over Southampton, having won 13 of their last 17 encounters overall.
Will Manchester City's winning streak continue? Well, given who they're facing, this seems very likely. Last Friday night, Kevin De Bruyne was the only scorer as the Sky Blues beat Wolves at the Etihad. That made it four successive Premier League victories for Pep Guardiola's team, achieving this for the first time since the first four matches of the entire campaign.
Southampton vs Manchester City preview
The Citizens have also reached a third successive FA Cup Final during this period but, in league terms, now have second-placed Arsenal in their sights, set to join them on 67 points with victory by the South Coast.
Well, considering Man City's two remaining fixtures after this are Bournemouth (H) and then Fulham (A), many would now make the dethroned champions favourites to be runners-up.
As for Southampton, they require just one more point to avoid equalling Derby's unwanted record from 2007/08, but they might not get it. Last weekend, in a battle of the bottom two, the Saints were comprehensively out-played by Leicester, departing the King Power beaten 2-0.
After this, Simon Rusk's side will be the last-ever visitors to Goodison Park next Sunday, before hosting Arsenal on the final day, so their tally could reach 31 defeats, which would be a new record.
Man City have scored four during three of their last five meetings with Southampton, and they could get a fair few more at St Mary's.
Southampton vs Manchester City head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 102.
- Southampton Wins: 33. Draws: 27. Manchester City Wins: 42.
Southampton team news
Ross Stewart has started the last two matches, having not featured since October due to a hamstring injury beforehand, so will he continue to lead the line, chosen over Paul Onuachu? That aside, Simon Rusk isn't expected to make too many changes, with his team very much in a back five.
Southampton predicted lineup vs Manchester City: (5-4-1): Ramsdale; Walker-Peters, Stephens, Harwood-Bellis, Bednarek, Manning; Downes, Ugochukwu, Fernandes, Sulemana; Stewart.
Southampton player to watch vs Manchester City
Aaron Ramsdale has kept just two clean sheets in a Southampton shirt, racking up 113 saves, the second-most of any goalkeeper in the division, a tally that's likely to significantly rise on Saturday.
Manchester City team news
Fit again Ederson returned in goal against Wolves, although Nathan Aké, John Stones and Rodri remain sidelined. The headline team news though is that Erling Braut Håland is back, an unused substitute last Friday, hoping to feature for the first time since 30 March following an ankly injury.
Manchester City predicted lineup vs Southampton: (4-3-3): Ederson; Nunes, Rúben Dias, Gvardiol, O'Reilly; Gündoğan, Kovačić, Marmoush, De Bruyne Doku; Håland.
Manchester City player to watch vs Southampton
Kevin De Bruyne took his tally to 108 goals in a Manchester City shirt last weekend, although the Belgian has never scored at St Mary's in eight previous visits, seeking to change that fact.
Southampton vs Manchester City prediction
As referenced earlier, we're forecasting something of a cricket score, with Man City running riot by the South Coast against the hapless Saints; 9-0 anybody?: Southampton 0-5 Manchester City.
Southampton vs Manchester City FAQs - Premier League
How to watch Southampton vs Manchester City on TV channel?
Southampton vs Manchester City will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
- USA: NBC Sports, USA Network & fuboTV
- Canada: Fubo Sports Network Canada
How to watch Southampton vs Manchester City on live stream
Southampton vs Manchester City will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
- USA: nbcsports.com, USA Network & fuboTV
- Canada: fuboTV Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Southampton vs Manchester City?
Southampton vs Manchester City takes place on Saturday 10 May 2025, with kick off at 15:00 (GMT), 10:00 (EDT) & 7:00 (PDT).