Manchester City hosts Southampton in round 33 of the English Premier League. The match will be played on Wednesday, March 10th at Etihad Stadium (Manchester)
Last weekend, Manchester City ended two perfect streaks (a 22-game unbeaten streak and a 21-game victorious streak). The leader of the Premier League sensationally lost to Manchester United at home (0:2). All plans of Josep Guardiola were destroyed by two quick goals scored by the Red Devils in each half. The Citizens played much better, dominated, and controlled the ball, but it was very difficult to win back after a 0:2 score. It was an offensive misfire, although the gap between Man City and Manchester United in the Premier League standings is still large (11 points).
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The situation in the camp of the upcoming opponent is opposite. Southampton could not win in nine consecutive rounds of the English Premier League. And the team managed to interrupt such a disappointing streak last weekend, in the match against the main outsider of the competition. Namely, the Saints had no problem against Sheffield United. Ralf Hasenhüttl's men turned their game advantage into goals in each half and won 0:2. Southampton surprised the fans at the start of the 2020/2021 season, but now it has dropped to 14th place due to unsatisfactory results, and the gap from the relegation zone is seven points.
Southampton's victory over Sheffield is an exception to the rule. In general, the team is in bad shape and shows a quite modest level of football. The Saints have lost almost half of their matches in the current Premier League. Having an optimal squad, Manchester City is obliged to make up for the defeat in the derby. The opponent is suitable in terms of the game level. Guardiola has no losses, as the infirmary is empty, but Hasenhüttl cannot count on five players. Three of them are key figures on the pitch (Ings, Romeu, and Walcott). Let's assume that the Citizens will gain a landslide victory at home.
Prediction for the match: Manchester City to win with -1.5 handicap
