Manchester City vs Southampton LIVE: Premier League latest goals and updates as Haaland scores early opener
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Follow live coverage as Manchester City face Southampton fc today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as the reigning champions look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
Pep Guardiola’s team currently trail league leaders Liverpool by a single point after eight matches and with the Reds facing fellow title rivals Arsenal on Sunday, City can go top with a win today. They are the only unbeaten team left in the top flight this year and enjoyed an easy midweek 5-0 win in the Champions League.
Meanwhile, Saints have been struggling at the other end of the table, just one point to their name so far and winless since their return to the Premier League. Defensive errors have cost them dearly - today they face not just the champions, but the league’s top scorer in Erling Haaland.
Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Manchester City vs Southampton
Ramsdale is fine to continue, but now Downes is receiving some treatment by the Southampton medical team after he gets his ankle clipped by Savinho.
Manchester City vs Southampton
We're into the final 10 minutes of the game now, will we see any more goals? City are keen to get a second which would wrap up the three points.
Manchester City vs Southampton
Stoppage in play here as Ramsdale is down receiving some treatment after a collision with Bednarek after a slight push from Savinho. There didn't seem to be much contact, but the keeper appears to be in some discomfort.
Manchester City vs Southampton
Substitution Ryan Phelim Manning James Patrick Bree
Manchester City vs Southampton
CLOSE! Southampton get forward quickly, with Archer racing down the left and finding Aribo in the box, the ball then comes out to Armstrong on the right, who has time to get a shot away. However, his powerful effort flies just over the crossbar. Really good move and chance for the visitors.
Manchester City vs Southampton
No sign of any chances by Guardiola just yet, they are a bit short on numbers at the moment due to injuries, naming only seven substitutes on the bench today.
Manchester City vs Southampton
Harwood-Bellis has defended well for Southampton today and he's once again on hand to block an effort from Gvardiol, after the defender found space down the left in the penalty area.
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