Southampton vs Manchester City LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from St. Mary's Stadium
Follow live coverage as Southampton face Manchester City today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Southampton vs Manchester City
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Southampton vs Manchester City
The first half at St.Marys has lacked clear cut chances in front of goal. This has been reflected through both teams xG of 0.03 for Southampton and 0.47 for Manchester City. Both sides will be looking to improve their performance in the second half.
Southampton vs Manchester City
The half-time whistle blows at St.Marys as Southampton and Manchester City head into the break goalless. The visitors have dominated possession of the ball throughout the opening 45 minutes, but have been unable to break down a stubborn Saints defence. Kevin De Bruyne came close to scoring from a free-kick, but saw his effort just sail over Aaron Ramsdale’s crossbar. Erling Haaland, who has returned from injury after missing the last seven matches has struggled to make an impact much to the delight of the home side. The Opta predictor currently has Pep Guardiola’s side as overwhelming favourites to take the three points from here with a 66% chance.
Southampton vs Manchester City
There will be two minutes of added time at the end of the first half at St. Mary’s.
Southampton vs Manchester City
CLOSE! More Southampton pressure! It's great work from Fernandes who lashes in a cross into the box but Sulemana can't get goalside of Dias to tap the ball past Ederson and into the Man City net.
Southampton vs Manchester City
SAVE! Dias tries his luck from range twice and eventually gets the second effort on target but it's a straightforward stop for Ramsdale. That was never going to trouble the former Arsenal goalkeeper...
Southampton vs Manchester City
SHOT! For all Man City's domination in this game, Southampton are proving a tough nut to crack. This time, Sulemana weaves his way into the City box before somehow managing to squeeze a shot through but it was never going to trouble Ederson. Good intent from the Saints.
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