Pundits disagree on Southampton v Man City Premier League predictions

direct to your inboxWe're nearly at the half-way point of the Premier League season and the table is beginning to take shape. Despite their dreadful start, Manchester United are mounting an unlikely title race after going 10 games unbeaten and have now drawn level with reigning champions Liverpool.

direct to your inboxManchester United and Manchester City are locking horns in a Carabao Cup semi-final tonight.City, winners of the competition in each of the last three seasons, tackle a United side looking to lift the competition for the first time since 2017. With the country having entered a third lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, Old Trafford will once again be without fans but it remains a fiercely-anticipated clash.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have been handed a massive opportunity to take the advantage in the Premier League title race after Liverpool were defeated by Southampton on Monday night. The champions have endured a torrid run of form since they smashed Crystal Palace for seven last month, with draws against West Brom and Newcastle now followed up with a 1-0 loss at St.

direct to your inboxGraeme Souness is convinced Manchester United and Manchester City will come up short in this season's race for the Premier League title. Souness believes his former club Liverpool will retain their crown this term.

straight to your inboxMan City make the trip to Chelsea on Sunday looking to continue their positive recent form.Pep Guardiola's side have not played since Boxing Day due to Covid-19 cases seeing their game against Everton on Monday postponed. It means they will not be at full strength for the game against Chelsea, who they sit level on points with.

straight to your inboxManchester City's Premier League rivals will be watching anxiously as news of the Covid-19 outbreak at the club unfolds.City 's scheduled fixture against Everton at Goodison Park was postponed on Monday after more coronavirus cases were identified.

straight to your inboxManchester City are in Premier League action for the final time this year as they take on Everton.Pep Guardiola's men round off their 2020 schedule against the Toffees at Goodison Park tonight (Monday, December 28, 8pm kick-off).City are sixth in the table ahead of today's fixtures - six points behind leaders and reigning champions Liverpool but with a game in hand.

straight to your inboxMan City will be looking to make it ten games unbeaten in all competitions when they host Newcastle United this evening.Pep Guardiola's side could go as high as third with a win depending on results elsewhere and go into the game in decent form having beaten Arsenal 4-1 in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday. Yet positive Covid tests for Kyle Walker and Gabriel Jesus represent a pre-match blow as Guardiola weighs up what side he will name to face the Magpies.

direct to your inboxThe date and kick-off details for Manchester United and Manchester City's Carabao Cup semi-final have been confirmed. The match will come after a hectic festive fixture schedule for both clubs and be played on January 6 at Old Trafford, with kick-off at 7:45pm.

direct to your inboxManchester United will host Manchester City in one of the Carabao Cup semi-finals in a repeat of last year's last-four tie. Earlier this year City won 3-2 on aggregate after the Blues won 3-1 at Old Trafford and United won the reverse fixture 1-0.

straight to your inboxHarry Redknapp is tipping Manchester City to sign a striker in the January transfer window. The former Tottenham boss was on punditry duty for City 's 1-0 win at Southampton and discussed their season so far - and the challenges they are currently facing.

straight to your inboxGoalkeeper Ederson earned praise for his part in Manchester City's victory over Southampton. As well as keeping a clean sheet, the Brazilian stopper played a key role in the only goal of the game in Saturday's Premier League clash at St Mary's.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola was critical of Manchester City's finishing as they picked up a narrow 1-0 win at Southampton. The Blues won for the first time in three games to lift themselves up the Premier League table after difficult draws with West Bromwich Albion and Manchester United had halted their momentum.

straight to your inboxRaheem Sterling admits it has been a difficult time for himself and Manchester City - but believes they have taken a step in the right direction with victory over Southampton. Pep Guardiola's men beat the Saints 1-0 in Saturday's Premier League showdown at St Mary's, with Sterling scoring the only goal of the game in the first half.

straight to your inboxGabriel Jesus and Aymeric Laporte did not make the Manchester City squad for their Premier League game with Southampton. Pep Guardiola was able to name a 20-man matchday selection for the first time this season after changes voted through this week to allow nine substitutes - although, to the club's annoyance, there is still only a maximum of three changes allowed during the game.

straight to your inboxManchester City fans have had their say on who should start against Southampton this afternoon.City go into the game on the back of consecutive draws that have checked their momentum following a strong run of form.

straight to your inboxManchester City will be looking to keep the pressure on the top of the Premier League table as they travel down to Southampton this afternoon.City have drawn their last two matches and face an in-form Saints side, who went into the weekend in third-place in the table. Last time out, Pep Guardiola 's side couldn't find a way to beat West Bromwich Albion, with the Baggies securing a 1-1 draw at the Etihad Stadium.

straight to your inboxAfter their disappointing score draw against West Brom in midweek, Manchester City face a tough game against in-form Southampton this weekend.City will face a Saints side who have scored at least two goals in their last seven home matches and with Ralph Hassenhuttl's side also losing just one of their last 11 league matches this season, this has resulted in Southampton sitting in third place, with four points more than Pep Guardiola's side.Pep Guardiola will be without

straight to your inboxThe 2020/21 campaign was never going to be an easy one for Manchester City – the fact pre-season training began just 16 days after their Champions League defeat to Lyon is often overlooked. Yet few would have envisioned Pep Guardiola’s side sitting ninth in the Premier League table heading into the Christmas period, although they do have a game in hand on seven of the sides above them.