Manchester City Faces Relegated Southampton in Premier League Clash

Southampton, England – Manchester City will visit St Mary’s Stadium this Saturday, battling against relegated Southampton in a crucial Premier League matchup. The kickoff is set for 15:00 GMT.

City, under manager Pep Guardiola, aims to solidify their position in the UEFA Champions League for next season. After a challenging game against Wolverhampton Wanderers last week, where they clinched a 1-0 victory, City is looking for another three points.

In contrast, Southampton, managed by interim coach Simon Rusk, has already secured their spot in the Championship for the 2025/26 season after a disappointing campaign with just one point from their last five matches.

Guardiola’s squad is bolstered by the return of star striker Erling Haaland, who missed previous games due to an ankle injury. Nathan Aké is also fit to play, while John Stones and Rodri remain sidelined with injuries.

Historically, City has done well against the Saints, winning 35 of their 79 encounters. They are unbeaten in their last 29 matches against teams at the bottom of the league standings.

For Southampton, this match poses a significant challenge. With only one win in their last 15 league meetings with City, they hope to break the trend and finish the season on a high note.

Match officials will be led by referee Tim Robinson, with support from assistant referees Timothy Wood and Steven Meredith, among others.

The match will not be broadcast live in the UK due to the 3 PM blackout rule but will be available regionally on BBC Radio Manchester and streamed in the United States on NBC Sports.