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TEAM NEWS

Pep Guardiola makes five changes to the City starting XI for the visit of Southampton this afternoon.

Nathan Ake, Manuel Akanji, Phil Foden, Kevin De Bruyne are all recalled, while Rodrigo has recovered from, a minor knock.

Line-ups

City:

Ederson, Cancelo, Ake, Akanji, Dias, Rodrigo, De Bruyne (c), Bernardo, Foden, Haaland, Mahrez

Subs: Ortega Moreno, Gundogan, Laporte, Grealish, Alvarez, Gomez, Palmer, Lewis, Wilson-Esbrand

Southampton:

Bazunu, Walker-Peters, Salisu, Bella-Kotchap, Perraud, S Armstrong, Ward-Prowse, Diallo, Aribo, A Armstrong, Adams

Substitutes McCarthy, Maitland-Niles, Lyanco, Caleta-Car, Mara, Djenepo, Elyounoussi, Larios López, Walcott

WHEN AND WHERE

We will welcome the Saints to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday 8 October in the Premier League, with the match kicking off at 15:00 (UK).

The match will not be broadcast live in the UK. Supporters living around the world can find out how they can tune in via our global TV listings, courtesy of livesoccertv.com.

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Minute-by-minute text updates will begin in our Matchday Centre two hours before kick-off, whilst our Matchday Live show, will begin one hour before we get under way at the Etihad.

The Matchday Live team will reconvene for a half-time debrief before a more in-depth post-match verdict after the full-time whistle.

The guests will also answer viewer questions throughout the broadcast, with audience participation actively encouraged on Matchday Live. To get in touch, send a WhatsApp to: +447537186538.

During the game you can listen to live audio commentary from Alistair Mann while our text commentary continues.

Highlights from the match can be found later in the evening, while a full-match replay will also be available to CITY+ subscribers from midnight following the game.

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PEP GUARDIOLA PREVIEW

Asked what he expects from Southampton, the manager said: “The same, a brave team. So aggressive and well organised. It doesn't matter what happened in last games, they have a culture that I like a lot without the ball. We need to create a good rhythm. It’s important fixture for us and we want to get another three points.

“We don't have time to be distracted, today we prepare and then we play. Then we travel again and play another one. The players and backroom staff are just focused on what we have to do.

Previous meeting

Last time out

City emerged 6-3 victors in the 188th Manchester derby last weekend, whilst Southampton fell to a 2-1 home defeat at the hands of Everton.

Form guide

We sit in second place in the Premier League with six wins and two draws after eight league matches, whilst the Saints linger just one point above the relegation zone, with two wins, one draw and five losses.

MATCH PROGRAMME

Our official matchday programme is the perfect way to get you in the mood for City v Southampton

It’s packed full of exclusive interviews, in-depth features, Pep Guardiola’s notes, superb photography and all the stats and facts you could want to keep you entertained before kick-off.

As well as being available for purchase at the ground, supporters who may not be able to attend the game can still order the City matchday programme online for home delivery.

Fans can also order a programme subscription, which saves 25p per issue and includes free postage and packing in the UK.

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Global TV listings

Courtesy of livesoccertv.com.