Manchester City striker Erling Haaland will break Mohamed Salah's Premier League record of 32 goals in a 38-game season if he scores against Arsenal on Wednesday night.
Southampton is the last Man City chance for upgrade on their Premier League title schedule
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Just how good are Manchester City this season?
Pep Guardiola's side were dumped out of the Carabao Cup by Southampton this year but are still in the hunt for three major trophies heading into the final months of the season. They trail Premier League leaders Arsenal by eight points but with a game in hand as well as a home game against the frontrunners the reigning champions are still confident they can be victorious again - especially if the 42-goal Erling Haaland can return fit and firing from the groin injury that kept him out of Liverpool.
Irrespective of the table, the signing of Haaland in particular has led to much debate over whether City are better this season or not. Has their considerable change over the summer where they sold a number of experienced winners and brought in fresh-faced replacements had an immediate benefit?
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After 28 league games last season, they were top of the table with 68 points - four more than they currently have. A different way of looking at it though is to compare their results against the same opposition; for instance they beat Liverpool at home this year where they only drew last year, but also lost at Brentford where last year they won.
Taking those results across the season, City are currently one point behind the side that went on to win the title last year. However, given their last league visit to St Mary's resulted in a 1-1 draw this Saturday gives them the opportunity to move back ahead of their marker; three points at the weekend will put them one point ahead of their comparative total from last season.
The daunting challenge after that is that last year's version won all nine of
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23.04.2023 / 17:49
Paul Merson identifies potential Man City banana skin in Arsenal Premier League title race
Paul Merson believes Manchester City's trip to Everton between their Champions League clash with Real Madrid could see them slip up in the title race.
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22.04.2023 / 19:55
Roy Keane makes Man City treble admission as Pep Guardiola's side seek to match Manchester United
Manchester United great Roy Keane would offer Manchester City his congratulations if Pep Guardiola's side secured a treble this season.
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22.04.2023 / 12:43
Man City's Premier League matches against Brighton and Leeds rescheduled
Manchester City's Premier League fixtures with Brighton and Hove Albion and Leeds United have been rescheduled, with kick-off times and TV coverage now confirmed.
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21.04.2023 / 22:23
'Greatest thing I've ever seen' - Man City fans love what Southampton supporters did in draw vs Arsenal
Manchester City fans are dreaming of a potential treble after Arsenal suffered a breathless 3-3 home draw to Southampton on Friday evening.
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21.04.2023 / 14:55
Man City icon Vincent Kompany 'on four-man manager shortlist' at Premier League rivals
Manchester City great Vincent Kompany is reportedly on the four-man shortlist to be appointed the next Chelsea manager.
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20.04.2023 / 18:27
Arsene Wenger points out Arsenal's Premier League title race advantage ahead of Man City 'decider'
Arsene Wenger has backed Arsenal to overcome their blip and beat Manchester City to the Premier League title but knows the meeting between the pair this month could be the 'decider'.
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20.04.2023 / 17:29
Man City's Premier League clash with Chelsea rescheduled for TV coverage
Manchester City's Premier League clash against Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium has been rescheduled.
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17.04.2023 / 07:35
Man City's next six Premier League fixtures compared with Arsenal as Blues close gap to four points
Manchester City closed the gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal to four points in a weekend where Pep Guardiola's side became hot favourites for a fifth title in six seasons.
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15.04.2023 / 20:29
Pep Guardiola sends Arsenal message after Man City set up Premier League 'final'
Pep Guardiola congratulated his Manchester City players on setting up a 'final' against Arsenal.
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13.04.2023 / 19:33
Paul Scholes makes Premier League title prediction for Manchester United midfield
Paul Scholes believes Manchester United's first-choice midfield would be able to mount a Premier League title challenge next season.
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12.04.2023 / 18:37
Erik ten Hag told which two signings would make Manchester United Premier League title contenders
Wes Brown believes adding Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham to the squad this summer would make Manchester United title challengers in the next few years.
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11.04.2023 / 09:25
Man City now odds-on favourites to win the Premier League title after Arsenal draw
Manchester City are now odds-on favourites to win the Premier League after Arsenal blew a 2-0 lead to draw with Liverpool on Sunday.
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09.04.2023 / 17:33
'Man City are back' - Micah Richards points out Pep Guardiola tactical change that inspired win
Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards has highlighted Pep Guardiola's substitution of John Stones against Southampton for inspiring the Blues to victory.
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09.04.2023 / 08:39
Man City's next six Premier League fixtures compared with Arsenal after Southampton win
Manchester City have again managed to pile the pressure on Premier League leaders Arsenal with a 4-1 win over Southampton.
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08.04.2023 / 12:49
Southampton vs Man City prediction and odds ahead of Premier League clash
Manchester City travel to the south coast and can temporarily reduce Arsenal's lead at the top of the Premier League table to five points with a game-in-hand when Pep Guardiola's side face bottom-of-the-table Southampton. Saints are winless in four matches and sit four points from safety while City have picked up are on a seven-match winning run in all competitions.
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08.04.2023 / 09:37
‘Definite three points’ - Pundits all agree on Man City scoreline vs Southampton
Manchester City will have the chance to heap title pressure on Arsenal once again this weekend when they travel to bottom club Southampton on Saturday evening before the Gunners take on Liverpool at Anfield a day later.
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07.04.2023 / 10:43
Man City prospect certain he made correct transfer call as he plots Premier League path
Manchester City youngster James McAtee believes the prospect of imminent promotion to the Premier League supports his summer decision to turn down La Liga interest and join Sheffield United.
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07.04.2023 / 07:17
Man City boss Pep Guardiola has already made the case for Julian Alvarez to start vs Southampton
Manchester City are in a thoroughly luxurious position at the minute when it comes down to their attacking options.
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06.04.2023 / 16:23
Man City's Premier League fixture vs Everton rearranged for TV coverage
Manchester City's away Premier League trip to Everton has been selected for Sky Sports TV coverage.