Southampton vs. Manchester City: predicted line up for the blues

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 27: Nathan Ake of Manchester City celebrates after scoring the team's first goal with teammate Jack Grealish during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Manchester City and Arsenal at Etihad Stadium on January 27, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 27: Nathan Ake of Manchester City celebrates after scoring the team's first goal with teammate Jack Grealish during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Manchester City and Arsenal at Etihad Stadium on January 27, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
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The blues head south on Saturday evening to St Mary’s Stadium to take on Southampton in the hopes of remaining in the title race. The pressure is on for City to keep up.

Manchester City are currently 8 points behind league leaders Arsenal, with a game in hand. Pep’s side has been here before and managed to make up the gap and go on to win the PL title; can they do it again?

Fresh news that Haaland will be “ready” for Southampton after successful training this week, confirmed by Pep in his press conference on Friday. After a fantastic performance from Alvarez against Liverpool at the Etihad; where does this leave Pep in his selection this weekend?