Manchester City aims to climb to the top of the Premier League table as they host a struggling Southampton side at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.
Man City has been impressive this season, with six wins and two draws in their last eight matches.
After a last-minute 2-1 victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers last weekend, they dominated Sparta Prague with a 5-0 win at home in the Champions League on Wednesday night.
STREAM: Man City vs. Southampton LIVE in US on Peacock
In contrast, Southampton’s recent form highlights their struggles, culminating in a 3-2 defeat to Leicester City. For the first time in English top-flight history, four teams have failed to win any of their first eight games, and Southampton is one of them, having drawn one and lost seven matches since their promotion from the Championship last season.
The Jugo Mobile looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Man City vs. Southampton live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Premier League match in the U.S.:
- TV channel: —
- Live stream: Peacock
This match is not available for broadcast in the United States. Streaming options are available on Peacock.
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What time does Man City vs. Southampton kick off?
This Premier League clash takes place at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, United Kingdom and kicks off on Saturday, October 26 at 3:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sat, Oct 26 | 10:00 a.m. |
| Central Time | Sat, Oct 26 | 9:00 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sat, Oct 26 | 8:00 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sat, Oct 26 | 7:00 a.m. |
Man City vs. Southampton predicted lineups, team news
Man City will need to manage without Jack Grealish (knock) and Jeremy Doku (muscle injury), who have recently joined the club’s growing injury list. This list also includes Rodri (ACL injury), Oscar Bobb (leg fracture), Kevin De Bruyne (groin injury), and Kyle Walker (knee injury).
With the squad stretched thin, Guardiola cannot make many changes for Saturday’s match, but he is expected to bring back some first-team players, including Ederson, Josko Gvardiol, and Mateo Kovacic.
After scoring one goal and providing two assists in midweek, Matheus Nunes might earn another start in a makeshift role on the left wing. Savinho is likely to play on the right, with Phil Foden and Bernardo Silva positioned in advanced midfield roles behind central striker Erling Haaland.
Man City predicted XI (3-2-4-1, right to left): Ederson (GK) — Stones, Dias, Gvardiol — Lewis, Kovacic — Savinho, Bernardo, Foden, Nunes — Haaland.
Injured: Jack Grealish, Jeremy Doku, Rodri, Oscar Bobb, Kevin De Bruyne, Kyle WalkerSuspended: None
Southampton will be missing several players for their upcoming match. Ryan Fraser is suspended, and Gavin Bazunu (Achilles), Ross Stewart (muscle), and William Smallbone (hamstring) are all unavailable. Yukinari Sugawara is doubtful after coming off early against Leicester due to an unspecified issue.
On a positive note, Jack Stephens is back after serving a three-match ban and is expected to join Jan Bednarek and former Man City defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis in central defense.
In midfield, Joe Aribo may partner with Flynn Downes and Mateus Fernandes. Rising star Tyler Dibling is likely to start up front alongside Cameron Archer, who has scored two goals in his last two Premier League matches.
Southampton predicted XI (3-5-2, right to left): Ramsdale (GK) — Stephens, Bednarek, Harwood-Bellis — Walker-Peters, Aribo, Downes, Fernandes, Manning — Dibling, Archer
Injured: Gavin Bazunu, Ross Stewart, William Smallbone, Yukinari Sugawara (doubtful).Suspended: Ryan Fraser
Man City vs. Southampton prediction
Southampton have had a tough season so far, and it looks like their struggles will continue against Manchester City. The Saints are yet to win a game, earning just one point from a possible 24. In contrast, City remain the only unbeaten team in the league after eight matches, with six wins and two draws.
Pep Guardiola’s side are the top scorers, with 19 goals, and they’re up against Southampton’s leaky defense. We expect Man City to get a comfortable victory over Southampton.
Prediction: Man City 4-0 Southampton
Premier League fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Friday, October 25
- Leicester vs. Nottingham Forest (3:00 p.m.)
Saturday, October 26
- Aston Villa vs. Bournemouth (10:00 a.m.)
- Brentford vs. Ipswich Town (10:00 a.m.)
- Brighton and Hove Albion vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers (10:00 a.m.)
- Manchester City vs. Southampton (10:00 a.m.)
- Everton vs. Fulham (12:30 p.m.)
Sunday, October 27
- Chelsea vs. Newcastle United (10:00 a.m.)
- Crystal Palace vs. Tottenham Hotspur (10:00 a.m.)
- West Ham United vs. Manchester United (10:00 a.m.)
- Arsenal vs. Liverpool (12:30 p.m.)
