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Manchester City vs. Southampton: Starting XI Prediction

By Laura Graves

Manchester City's Spanish midfielder Rodri (R) attends a training session at Manchester City training ground in Manchester on October 4, 2022, on the eve of their UEFA Champions League group G football match FC Copenhagen. (Photo by Lindsey Parnaby / AFP) (Photo by LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP via Getty Images)
Manchester City's Spanish midfielder Rodri (R) attends a training session at Manchester City training ground in Manchester on October 4, 2022, on the eve of their UEFA Champions League group G football match FC Copenhagen. (Photo by Lindsey Parnaby / AFP) (Photo by LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP via Getty Images) /
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Rodri

We have seen Rodri back in training after missing the derby due to a calf issue. He was left out of the starting XI midweek, presumably to ensure he was fully recovered. Can we expect him to return so that Gundogan have a well-deserved rest after 2 CDM masterclasses?

De Bruyne

The Belgian is a certain start after being rested midweek. He has equalled last season’s assist tally already and will be looking to break some records. He’s also in my FPL team so I need him.

Bernardo

One of last season’s most regular starters, I have no doubt that this season will be the same. His fitness, physicality and endurance for such a little dude is unmatched. We’ll likely need his technical feet to drag Southampton players around like ragdolls to make space for our attacks.