Predicted Man City starting XI for Southampton clash as Pep Guardiola confirms Erling Haaland news - gallery

A look at the likely Manchester City starting XI for their Premier League clash with Southampton on Saturday.

Manchester City are back in action on Saturday when they take on strugglers Southampton.

Pep Guardiola’s men are in sizzling form as they look to make up ground on Premier League leaders Arsenal. City are going to need to keep up their form and hope Arsenal don’t as they look to keep their Premier League crown. Southampton are potentially dangerous opponents as they desperately scrap for survival this season, caught up in a chaotic relegation battle.

Ahead of the clash, we have put together a predicted City starting XI for the clash, keeping in mind Pep Guardiola has confirmed Erling Haaland will return from injury in time to start.

Take a look below at the predicted XI...

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