Stubborn Saints could prove awkward for City

Premier League
8pm Wednesday

The stats point to a City win, but Southampton could prove awkward opponents for Pep Guardiola’s title favourites.

Soton, who drew this fixture 1-1 last season, have been buoyed by thrashing Everton 4-1 and have given little away defensively for the past few campaigns.

Huddersfield demonstrated with a work ethic and organisation (plus a David Silva off-day) that it’s possible to thwart Manchester City.

Southampton will have to ride their luck but they have outplayed Manchester United this season and could also give City a game.

Recommendation
Southampton & draw double chance
1pt 4-1 general

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Team news
Manchester City
Vincent Kompany is a doubt after playing on Sunday.

Southampton
Matt Targett is the only absentee. Oriol Romeu returns from a ban.

Key stat
Charlie Austin, recalled on Sunday, has had a hand in eight goals in his last 11 Premier League starts.

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