MCI vs SOU
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MCI vs SOU As It Happened
Key moments so far
- Saints make it five games unbeaten
- Nathan Redmond opened scoring
- Kelechi Iheanacho equalised for Man City
- Saints stay eighth in the Premier League
FULL TIME: Manchester City 1-1 Southampton
After a long week, it's a fantastic point on the road for Claude Puel's side.
15.29Yellow Card for Fraser Forster (Southampton)
Southampton's goalkeeper is booked for time wasting.
Manchester City substitution: Manuel Agudo Durán replaces Leroy Sané
Nolito is on for Manchester City, as five minutes additional time are indicated.
Boufal in action
Here's Sofiane Boufal in action on his Premier League debut for Southampton.
Southampton substitution: James Ward-Prowse replaces Charlie Austin
A final change for Southampton, as Charlie Austin is replaced by James Ward-Prowse for the final eight minutes.
Manchester City substitution: Vincent Kompany replaces Jesús Navas
Another very attacking change from Pep Guardiola, as Vincent Kompany makes way for Jesus Navas.
Chance for Austin!
Sofiane Boufal does brilliantly to find Charlie Austin, but his powerful strike is pushed away by Claudio Bravo.
Southampton substitution: Sofiane Boufal replaces Dušan Tadić
Sofiane Boufal is now on for his Premier League debut, as he replaces Dušan Tadić.
Forster to the rescue!
Manchester City come forward and Ilkay Gundogan finds space in the penalty area, but Fraser Forster makes an excellent stop to keep the ball out.
Southampton substitution: Pierre-Emile Højbjerg replaces Jordy Clasie
A double change coming up for Southampton. Pierre-Emile Højbjerg is one for Clasie in the first change.
Yellow Card for Sergio Agüero (Manchester City)
Sergio Agüero is booked for a late challenge on Charlie Austin. Manchester City putting lots of pressure on the visitors when they gain back possession.
Yellow Card for Vincent Kompany (Manchester City)
As Virgil van Dijk tries to lead the Southampton charge, he's taken out by Vincent Kompany, who is booked for the foul.
GOAL
Kelechi Iheanacho (59’) | 1 – 1
Pressure from City
The hosts are starting to build pressure, and it's a lovely ball in from Raheem Sterling, but it just evades two Manchester City men in the penalty area.
Yellow Card for Oriol Romeu (Southampton)
A booking for Oriol Romeu, as he goes in late on Ilkay Gundogan in the middle of the pitch.
Yellow Card for Aleksandar Kolarov (Manchester City)
Charlie Austin tries to break clear of Aleksandar Kolarov, but the Manchester City defender brings him down and is cautioned.
A bright start
Southampton have looked very bright at the start of the second half, with a couple of excellent counter attacks.
So we're back under way!
Can Southampton come away with a massive three points? They've got 45 minutes to hold on, thanks to Nathan Redmond's opening goal.
Manchester City substitution: Kelechi Iheanacho replaces Kevin De Bruyne
It's a half-time change for the hosts, as Kelechi Iheanacho comes on to replace Kevin De Bruyne. An attacking move from Pep Guardiola.
First-half images
Check out some photos from the first 45 minutes of action at Etihad Stadium.
Get in!
A great photo of Nathan Redmond celebrate Southampton's opening goal.
HALF TIME: Manchester City 0-1 Southampton
Nathan Redmond's goal has given Claude Puel's side the lead at half time.
Redmond nets
Here's the moment Nathan Redmond opened the scoring for Southampton against Manchester City.
Yellow Card for Jordy Clasie (Southampton)
A strong challenge from Jordy Clasie sees the Southampton man go into the book.
Puel will be pleased
Claude Puel will be a happy manager as we approach the final ten minutes of the first half. Saints currently lead 1-0 against Manchester City.
Stones thinks he's equalised
Manchester City think they've equalised through John Stones, but the flag goes up for offside and Southampton are let off!
REDMOND SCORES!
Redmond opens the scoring! The forward pounces on a defensive error, rounds the goalkeeper and fires the ball into the empty net. Get in there!
GOOOAL!!!
Nathan Redmond (31’) | 0 – 1
Wild from Clasie
Saints break forward and Nathan Redmond picks up the ball in the penalty area. He sets it back for Jordy Clasie, but the midfielder's effort flies well wide.
City create the first chance
Fernandinho does well to drive forward and into the penalty area, but his cross just evades Raheem Sterling at the back post.
First corner of the game
Dušan Tadić wins the first corner of the game, but Steven Davis's ball in is cleared away by Manchester City at the near post.
A quiet start
Not much to report in the early minutes at Etihad Stadium. The hosts have had plenty of possession, but Claude Puel's men have remained resolute so far.
We're underway!
Manchester City get us started at Etihad Stadium!
Last time out
Take a quick look at how Southampton fared against Manchester City when the two sides last met.
13.2913.20we didn't lose four games in the premier league. it's in all competitions. when you don't win you have to accept the opposite side.
pep guardiolamanager
13.18we believe in our team. we need to be sharp. they are a very good team, but we have to focus on our own game.
cuco martinadefender
A look at the pitch
Claude Puel and his players have checked out their surroundings for this afternoon.
13.17Puel's preview
Claude Puel spoke to the media at Etihad Stadium ahead of today's game.
13.09They're here!
Watch as Southampton arrive at Etihad Stadium ahead of today's game.
12.45Manchester City team vs Southampton
Starting XI: Bravo, Kompany (c), Stones, Kolarov, Fernandinho, Gundogan, Silva, Sane, Sterling, De Bruyne, Aguero.
Substitutes: Caballero (GK), Fernando, Nolito, Navas, Clichy, Otamendi, Iheanacho.
Southampton team vs Manchester City
Starting XI: Forster, Martina, Fonte (c), van Dijk, McQueen, Romeu, Clasie, Davis, Tadić, Redmond, Austin.
Substitutes: McCarthy (GK), Yoshida, Rodriguez, Ward-Prowse, Boufal, Højbjerg, Stephens.
Team news is coming soon!
Who will Claude Puel name in his starting line-up for today's clash with Manchester City? We'll have team news shortly.
12.18A wounded City?
This afternoon's hosts lost out to Barcelona in midweek. Pep Guardiola's side lost 4-0 against his former club. They will be desperate to get back to winning ways this afternoon!
12.03Sofiane's City preview
We caught up with Sofiane Boufal after his Southampton debut, and the summer signing also looked ahead to Manchester City.
12.0212.01IT WAS SO SPECIAL TO MAKE MY DEBUT IN THE SAN SIRO, BUT I WANT THE WIN. TODAY IS A BIG, BIG GAME.
SOFIANE BOUFALMIDFIELDER
The scene is set!
We're all set at Etihad Stadium ahead of today's game against Manchester City. We'll have team news at 12.30pm BST.
12.00The lowdown
We've got quotes from both managers and Sofiane Boufal in our handy pre-match video.
It's matchday!
Southampton are back in Premier League action today, as they take on Manchester City at the Eithad Stadium. Can Claude Puel's men claim all three points this afternoon?
MCI vs SOU Line Ups
Manchester City
| 1 |
Claudio Bravo (GK)
|
|---|---|
| 24 |
John Stones
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| 4 |
Vincent Kompany (C)
Jesús Navas (78′)
|
| 11 |
Aleksandar Kolarov
|
| 7 |
Raheem Sterling
|
| 19 |
Leroy Sané
Nolito (90′)
|
| 25 |
Fernandinho
|
| 8 |
Ilkay Gündogan
|
| 17 |
Kevin De Bruyne
Kelechi Iheanacho (45′)
|
| 21 |
David Silva
|
| 10 |
Sergio Agüero
|
Substitutes
| 9 |
Nolito |
|---|---|
| 22 |
Gaël Clichy |
| 72 |
Kelechi Iheanacho |
| 15 |
Jesús Navas |
| 13 |
Willy Caballero |
| 6 |
Fernando |
| 30 |
Nicolás Otamendi |
Southampton
| 1 |
Fraser Forster (GK)
|
|---|---|
| 15 |
Cuco Martina
|
| 17 |
Virgil van Dijk
|
| 6 |
José Fonte (C)
|
| 38 |
Sam McQueen
|
| 11 |
Dusan Tadic
Sofiane Boufal (70′)
|
| 14 |
Oriol Romeu
|
| 4 |
Jordy Clasie
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg (67′)
|
| 8 |
Steven Davis
|
| 10 |
Charlie Austin
James Ward-Prowse (83′)
|
| 22 |
Nathan Redmond
|
Substitutes
| 13 |
Alex McCarthy |
|---|---|
| 3 |
Maya Yoshida |
| 24 |
Jack Stephens |
| 16 |
James Ward-Prowse |
| 19 |
Sofiane Boufal |
| 23 |
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg |
| 9 |
Jay Rodriguez |
MCI vs SOU Match Stats
Head to Head Stats
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Possession (%)6535
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Shots146
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Shots on target32
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Corners103
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Passes Complete488223
