Ralph Hasenhuttl has revenge on mind as his Southampton side return to the scene of their humiliation by Manchester United last season.
Mark Lawrenson predicts 'different beast' Man City to beat Southampton in the Premier League
22.01.2022 - 12:52 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Man City travel to the south coast for Saturday's late kick off as the leaders face Southampton.
The Saints managed to gain a point at the Etihad earlier in the season but since then Pep Guardiola's side have been ruthless, carving out an 11 point gap at the top of the Premier League.
Ralph Hasenhuttl's side meanwhile head into the game positioned in mid-table and come into this one on the back of a 3-1 defeat to Wolves last time out.
Ahead of the 5.30pm kick off at St Mary's, MEN Sport decided to take a look at how the pundits feel this one is going to play out.
Mark Lawrenson - BBC Sport
"Southampton played really well when they came to Etihad Stadium in September. They got a point and were unlucky not to get all three," he told the BBC.
"But this Manchester City team is a different beast now compared with the way they were playing four months ago. They have won their past 12 league games and just look irresistible.
"Saints were in pretty good form before they lost to Wolves last time out, and I am sure they will have a go at City, but Pep Guardiola's side seem to have an answer for everything at the moment."
Score prediction: Southampton 0-2 Manchester City
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Merson added: "Southampton have a surprisingly impressive record against Manchester City – they’re unbeaten in two of their last four games against Pep Guardiola’s men. Southampton can cause them a few problems. They’re composed up front, and they could pose a threat with their set-plays.
"I can’t see how Southampton can keep City quiet. Man City are a machine, and it doesn’t matter who they play on a given day.
"You can’t imagine taking someone like Van Dijk out of Liverpool, but City bench Ruben Dias against Chelsea and still keep a
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