A season that started so brightly for Southampton has faded somewhat as the climax approaches but, after the ructions of last summer, most supporters would have gladly accepted seventh place if offered it at the start of the campaign. There is still a chance that Ronald Koeman’s side could rise as high as fifth if fortune favours them, while City are safe in second following Arsenal’s stalemate with Sunderland on Wednesday. Rich Flower
Kick-off Sunday 3pm
Venue Etihad Stadium
Last season Man City 4 Southampton 1
Referee C Foy
This season G14, Y48, R5, 3.79 cards per game
Odds H 4-7 A 11-2 D 18-5
Manchester City
Subs from Caballero, Wright, Boyata, Pozo, Lampard, Sagna, Milner, Clichy, Jovetic, Mangala, Dzeko
Doubtful None
Injured Fernando (knock), Nasri (groin, both Aug)
Suspended None
Form LWWWWW
Discipline Y78 R2
Leading scorer Agüero 25
Southampton
Subs from K Davis, Cropper, Yoshida, Gardos, Targett, Schneiderlin, Djuricic, McCarthy, Reed, Gallagher
Doubtful Schneiderlin (knee)
Injured Forster (knee), Mayuka (groin), Rodriguez (match fitness), Tadic (groin, all Aug)
Suspended None
Form WLDLLW
Discipline Y56 R3
Leading scorer Pellè 12
