After passing their midweek Champions League assignment with flying colours, Manchester City are back in Premier League action this weekend with a tricky match-up against Southampton.
Pep Guardiola's side have enjoyed a dream week since returning from the international break, defeating Manchester United and FC Copenhagen 6-3 and 5-0 respectively at the Etihad Stadium. Southampton are likely to put up a stronger fight, however; City were unable to beat Ralph Hasenhuttl's side in the Premier League last season, drawing 0-0 at the Etihad before salvaging a 1-1 draw at St Mary's.
Kyle Walker will be unavailable for the contest, as the England right-back underwent surgery this week on the groin injury he sustained in the Manchester derby. Like Kalvin Phillips - who is recovering from shoulder surgery - he faces a race to be fit for the World Cup. John Stones is also out, although he should return to action soon.
