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Fulham 0-0 Everton

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Jones Knows: Fulham to slip up vs lowly Everton

Sky Sports' Lewis Jones:

"Fulham have had a strange season.- Marco Silva has got the maximum out of this squad but they've left so many points on the table against the lesser teams in the Premier League.

"They've won just four of their 13 games against teams in the bottom seven, which makes them easy to swerve here at 11/10 with Sky Bet.

"When it comes to the reliability factor, Everton aren't great shakes either, racking up a Premier League high of 15 draws this season.

"The record for draws in a 38-game season is 17 and they may take one step closer to that in this one."

SCORE PREDICTION: 1-1

The race for eighth: Four teams hoping Man City win the FA Cup

The race for the Champions League is hugely competitive - but there is another mini-battle emerging in the middle of the table: the race for eighth spot and the UEFA Conference League.

Bournemouth, Brentford, Brighton and Fulham aiming for Europa Conference League via eighth-place Premier League finish

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Last time out: Everton 2-2 Ipswich

Silva refuses to 'close door' on Al Hilal switch

Marco Silva will not "close the door" amid speculation linking him to Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal but maintains his future is at Fulham.

The Cottagers boss, who has a year left on his contract, could link up with former Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic if he decides to end his four-year tenure and move to Saudi Arabia.

"It's clear the focus is what we can control at the football club. When we do good things these links are normal," Silva said.

"I don't waste time to think about it but the most important thing is Fulham and we want to fight until the end of the season and focus on our goals and to prepare for the future of the club like we are doing.

"We have a great relationship [Mitrovic], normally we speak often, not about this situation, we have contact but not about this situation.

"Being a manager means you have to be open to everything with what the market can give you, but the last few years is clear about what my ambitions are.

"I don't close doors to something like that, I'm not saying I won't work outside of Europe, it can happen in the future."

Silva 'committed' to Fulham despite Al-Hilal talk

Sky Sports News' Paul Gilmour:

"Marco Silva addressed the media on Friday amid interest from Al Hilal, making clear that he remains committed to Fulham.

"He emphasised he has one year left on his contract and intends to be at the club next season.

"Silva expressed happiness with his current role and has already begun planning for summer transfers, a familiar stance he takes annually to ensure Fulham are ambitious and well-prepared for pre-season.

"Despite the confident message, his contract situation inevitably adds uncertainty.

"With only a year remaining, Fulham could face pressure from interested clubs, especially as Silva’s consistency has raised his profile.

Marco Silva: Fulham head coach happy at Premier League club amid Al Hilal interest

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"He was asked if former Fulham striker Aleksandr Mitrovic, now at Al Hilal, has been in touch but said they remain in contact and have not discussed the Saudi interest.

"Silva appeared relaxed and focused, speaking passionately about his ambitions for Fulham’s continued improvement.

"He also showed faith in the club’s board to support his plans. His optimism is supported by performance—just one more win this season will see Fulham break their Premier League points record, surpassing the total set by Roy Hodgson's team in 2008-09.

"The press conference reinforced Silva’s short-term commitment, though questions about his long-term future will likely persist."

Transfer Talk podcast: Fulham want to strengthen at full-back

Sky Sports News' Dharmesh Sheth discussing Fulham's summer business on the Transfer Talk podcast:

"The full-back area is an area they will want to strengthen. Kenny Tete is approaching the final couple of months of his deal, and it looks like he's not going to be signing a new contract, so he'll be leaving as a free agent in the summer.

"They are doing due diligence on a number of players. One is Kyle Walker-Peters.

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"We seem to be talking about him nearly every single transfer window, but it will come to a head this time because he's clearly not going to sign a new contract at Southampton, who are now back in the Championship.

"He should get a reasonably good Premier League move and something like Fulham feels like quite a good fit him.

"Also Ben Johnson from Ipswich, who only just joined in the summer and hasn't done too badly for them."

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Expected formations...

Everton make four changes

Abdoulaye Doucoure returns to start for Everton as David Moyes makes four changes from their 2-2 draw with Ipswich.

Doucoure was absent last weekend due to personal issues and comes into the midfield for Iliman Ndiaye.

There are two changes in defence with Ashley Young and Michael Keane starting instead of Nathan Patterson and Jake O'Brien.

Jack Harrison also replaces Dwight McNeil.

Robinson absent for Fulham

Fulham captain Antonee Robinson is absent as Marco Silva makes two changes from their 1-0 defeat at Aston Villa.

Emile Smith Rowe comes into the line-up while Ryan Sessegnon moves to left-back to cover for Robinson.

Andreas Pereira replaces Sasa Lukic in midfield.

Everton team news

Everton: Pickford; Young, Keane, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Gueye, Garner; Harrison, Doucoure, Alcaraz; Beto.

Subs: Virginia, Patterson, McNeil, Calvert-Lewin, Ndiaye, Chermiti, Broja, Coleman, Iroegbunam.

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Fulham team news

Fulham: Leno; Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Sessegnon; Berge, Pereira; Wilson, Smith Rowe, Iwobi; Jimenez.

Subs: Benda, Diop, Cuenca, Cairney, King, Traore, Willian, Godo, Vinicius.

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Moyes: No truth in Richarlison rumours

Everton manager David Moyes insists there is “zero truth” in claims he wants to bring Richarlison back to the club.

Reports suggested the Brazil international was a player Moyes wanted to reinvigorate his side – only the three relegated teams have scored fewer league goals – next season.

The 27-year-old left Goodison Park three years ago after scoring 53 goals in 152 games over four seasons, but his spell at Tottenham has been beset by injuries.

That record would be one factor to consider for Moyes, whose own injury-plagued striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin is out of contract this summer and contemplating whether to stay or not.

But he has dismissed any interest, saying: “Richarlison is a really good player and someone I’ve liked but I can only tell you there is zero truth in that from my side.”

Castagne out until pre-season following surgery

Fulham defender Timothy Castange will be out until pre-season after undergoing ankle surgery.

The Belgium international had successful surgery this week having suffered ankle tears throughout the season.

The news may put further emphasis on Fulham extending the contract of full-back Kenny Tete, whose deal expires this summer.

"The surgery of Timothy on Tuesday means he will be out until pre-season," Silva added.

"I don't know if it will be for the first day of pre-season but we expect him to be ready.

"Maybe he will miss one week or 10 days (of pre-season), maybe he can play some friendly games and be ready for the Premier League."

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Fulham are pushing for eighth place which could deliver a Conference League place should Manchester City beat Crystal Palace in the FA Cup.

Everton's season is petering out having won just once in their last 10 games.

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Bodo/Glimt 0-2 Spurs (Agg: 1-5): Tottenham book Europa League final place with Dominic Solanke and Pedro Porro goals

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Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Tottenham vs Crystal Palace from a very sunny north London.

The sun is shining on both of these sides metaphorically too, with Spurs still revelling in Thursday's win which booked their Europa League final place, and Crystal Palace looking forward to Saturday's FA Cup final.

How will that affect the line-ups and play today? We'll find out...

Stick with us for all the build-up, team news and in-game updates and analysis. We'll have FREE match highlights shortly after full time too.

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Son in contention to face Palace

Tottenham could be boosted by the return of captain Heung-Min Son for Sunday’s visit of Crystal Palace.

Son has missed Spurs’ last seven matches with a foot injury, but will aim to start his comeback trail ahead of this month’s Europa League final with Manchester United.

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou said: "Half hopeful we get Sonny some minutes tomorrow, so he’ll be the only one who can come back in."

Glasner confirms Wharton ruled out for Tottenham

Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton has been ruled out of the upcoming clash against Tottenham due to an ankle injury.

Wharton was forced off the field in the 61st minute during the 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest on Monday and has not trained since.

Speaking ahead of Sunday's meeting with Spurs at Selhurst Park, his boss Oliver Glasner offered an update on his fitness.

"No, unfortunately, he's not available, so he didn't train the whole week," he said.

"So if everything goes right, I hope that on Monday, after the Tottenham game,he can be reintegrated, at least partly, into the training.

"And then on Wednesday, when we start preparing for the final, I hope that he's in training with us. But he's the only one who can't play. All others are fit."

Pushed for an answer on Wharton's chances of returning to full fitness for the FA Cup final against Man City on May 17, Glasner added: "I think, for me, it's 90% that he can play.

"Things can happen, but Sunday at Tottenham it's too early."

Ange Postecoglou hit out at Tottenham's critics, saying they are trying to diminish the team's achievements because they fear Spurs will win the Europa League.

Spurs beat Bodo/Glimt 5-1 on aggregate to set up an all-English final with Manchester United in Bilbao on May 21.

For both sides the final offers the chance to celebrate at the end of difficult seasons. Spurs and United are languishing in the bottom half of the Premier League but would qualify for the Champions League with a Europa League triumph.

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United boss Ruben Amorim said that would still not make his side's season a success but Postecoglou tore into his detractors when that quote was put to him and said it would be "massive" for Spurs to lift the trophy and end their 17-year wait for silverware.

"Why do I care what Manchester United think? Ask the Manchester United manager why he says that. I've said all along this is important," said Postecoglou.

"What's happening right now is people are fearing that. That it actually might happen. And let's see if we can tear it down and diminish it somehow by saying it's been a poor season and we don't deserve this or that and comparing us to Manchester United.

"Maybe if we'd had Manchester United's success I'd have a different view.

"But I came into this role...I could have been sitting here in fifth position and I guarantee the commentary would have been: 'That's great Ange but this club needs to win something.'

"Of course it's massive. You have to frame it against what this club has been through over the last 15-20 years, what the supporters have been through. Manchester United have got their own journey. Maybe if they go 15 years without winning something they'll change their own perspective as well."

When asked about a Europa League win also earning Spurs a place in the Champions League, Postecoglou said: "That's going to upset a lot of people, isn't it?

"There will be debates now raging. I've heard the latest one is that neither of us will be able to get a trophy if we win, just take a team photo because we're not worthy.

"Who cares if we're struggling in the league? Why is that important when...as if it's so easy to get to a final - then why doesn't everyone that finishes in the top three do it? It's a separate thing. It's got nothing to do with league form.

"We understand our league form hasn't been great. We understand the struggles we've had. A lot of them are because of the situation we've been in. But how that diminishes the achievement of getting to a final...

"This club and others have finished first, second or third in the Premier League and haven't made finals. I couldn't care less. I think both us and Manchester United have earned the right to be there. I think we've beaten teams who probably will be in the Champions League next year on our road to getting there.

"I'm looking forward to it, it should be a great game."

Spurs had just 31 per cent possession on Thursday night as they played a more conservative game to limit a Bodo/Glimt side which has an outstanding record on their home artificial pitch. The tactic paid off, with Spurs winning 2-0 on the night.

Asked if he was pleased with the way his team adapted their game, Postecoglou said: "I love winning. That's all I've done my whole career. People are dismissive of it, that's fine.

"I love winning and I love the way the boys clearly understood what we needed to do tonight."

Ange gives passionate dressing room speech after reaching EL final

After the win in Norway, Tottenham released dressing room footage of Postecoglou giving a passionate speech.

The Australian said: "What you've gone through this year, let me tell you, I've been in this game a long time and I've experienced it all, but I'm so proud of how all of you have just stuck together.

"Not one time have I felt like people are not believing or have lost what we have in here - it's just outstanding. People will never realise what it's taken for you guys to be in this position, and you deserve all of the credit for that, that's unbelievable what you've done.

"To come to this difficult place, win comfortably, but the whole time through all the things we've had to deal with.

"There's people who aren't with us today who are back home - Fraser's (Forster) played a big part, Sonny's (Heung-Min Son) played a big part, there's Madders (James Maddison), Lucas (Bergvall), Radu (Dragusin), they've all played a big part. Everyone's contributed and that's the main thing that's got us to this point.

"Yeah, we've had problems for sure, but we've stuck together and you deserve it.

"Now we've got just under two weeks to prepare. Every day's important, every training session, every game we have between now and then is about getting ready for that big game.

"Well you can change things. You saw what you did - 400 supporters here today, they'll never forget it, and there's thousands back home and you can make it something really special.

"I keep saying to you, this is the group of players that are going to do it. So we focus on that for now but you deserve all of the credit. You've been outstanding."

When is the Europa League final?

Tottenham will face Man Utd in the Europa League final.

It takes place at the San Mames Stadium in Bilbao, Spain on Wednesday May 21; kick-off 8pm.

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Tottenham will have the chance to end their 17-year trophy drought when they face Manchester United in the Europa League final after navigating a tricky trip to Bodo/Glimt and securing a 5-1 aggregate victory with a 2-0 win in Norway.

For an hour Spurs struggled on the artificial pitch inside the arctic circle but Dominic Solanke headed in against the run of play to ease the tension and when Pedro Porro's cross-shot dropped in soon after they knew they were Bilbao-bound for the May 21 final.

Lazio, Olympiacos and Porto are among the big-name sides to have lost at Bodo/Glimt this season but Ange Postecoglou's players passed the test. The Australian's run of securing silverware in his second year in charge of teams could now continue against a United side Spurs have beaten three times already this term.

When Bodo/Glimt pulled a goal back late on in the first leg, this fixture was laced with danger. Spurs had blown the same advantage in this competition at Dinamo Zagreb in 2021.

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There was an early warning when Ole Didrik Blomberg hit the side-netting for the hosts and aside from a well-saved Porro free-kick Spurs were offering little threat of their own. At the start of the second half, Destiny Udogie twice had to scramble the ball away from inside the six-yard box.

But Solanke pounced just as Bodo/Glimt were ramping up the pressure and Porro's freak second allowed the 400 travelling fans to enjoy the final 20 minutes and plot their way to the San Mames.

Athletic Club's hopes of featuring in the final in their own stadium are over - Man Utd won 4-1 at Old Trafford to wrap up their semi 7-1. But Spurs' dream to end their wait for silverware - and grab a valuable Champions League place at the same time - is on.

Postecoglou: Hopefully we can do something special

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou:

"I couldn't be prouder of the lads. We knew it was a difficult place to come, with the record they have here and the pitch. We deserved to go through and we're excited for the final.

Postecoglou hits out at critics 'fearing' Tottenham Europa League win

"We have grown in maturity through the competition. You can see the lads are understanding what is required. We kept them to a minimum, the lads were focused on what we needed to do. We have used every player in the squad, we are used to adversity and overcoming that. They have handled it all really well.

"Who knows, hopefully we can do something special. We will keep doing what we're doing."

Analysis: Spurs were mentally where they needed to be

Sky Sports News' Gail Davis at Aspmyra Stadion:

"Tottenham refused to be drawn into the Bodo/Glimt narrative. Mentally they were where they needed to be.

"The home side weren't able to get on the front foot as they had promised and hoped - and on the rare occasions Bodo/Glimt found themselves running at pace into space Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero dealt with the threat.

"Richarlison and particularly Dominic Solanke ran some hard yards, Destiny Udogie saved his side early in the second half and Pedro Porro will remember his finish for years to come.

"Bravo to Guglielmo Vicario too, he set his stall out as early as the sixth minute, taking his time with his kick to the annoyance of those in yellow and black and was eventually booked.

"It was a thoroughly professional performance away in Europe again. It's not a night to ask why they haven't managed to do that in the league this season, it's a night for congratulating Postecoglou and his team who are heading for a Europa League final in Bilbao."

Solanke: One more game to go!

Tottenham forward Dominic Solanke speaking to TNT Sports:

"It's been a long season and it's the business end now. One more game to go! Hopefully, we can do it. We knew it would be difficult and they started well. We wanted to get the first goal. When we did, it was good to see it out from there.

"The fans were incredible. We are delighted to give the fans who have travelled what they deserved."

When is the Europa League final?

Manchester United await in the Europa League final.

It takes place at the San Mames Stadium in Bilbao, Spain on Wednesday May 21; kick-off 8pm.

KICK OFF! Wolves 0-0 Brighton

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Wolves remembers

Before kick-off, Wolves pay tribute to Peter McParland and Dave Woodfield, two former players who passed away recently.

Pereira: I want us to compete

Wolves boss Vitor Pereira to Sky Sports:

"A good match for sure. This is a good chance for us to compete at our level against a team that is doing a consistent season. That's why they are fighting or the European positions.

"For us, it's important to play at our level, compete with them and show we are capable of competing with those positions.

"The last matches are very important. I don't want a team where one day they compete, another they don't."

Hurzeler: We need defensive mindset

Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler to Sky Sports:

"A minor injury [for Lewis Dunk]. We are happy we have this depth in our squad, we always had a lot of changes during the season, but we are always capable of filling in those positions.

"It's not about scoring goals, it's having the defensive mindset, keeping the clean sheet. For sure we will try to create chances though."

Here we go!

Out come the teams at Molineux!

It's a game that means more for Brighton as they bid to boost their European aspirations for next season.

But then again, Wolves - despite having little to play for - have benefited from playing with that extra bit of freedom in recent weeks.

Which way will this one go?

Starting line-ups reminder

Wolves: Sa, Doherty, Agbadou, Toti, Semedo, J Gomes, Andre, Ait-Nouri, Munetsi, Cunha, Guedes.

Brighton: Verbruggen, Lamptey, Van Hecke, Webster, Estupinan, Baleba, Wieffer, Minteh, O'Riley, Ayari, Welbeck.

Inside story of Wolves' revival

Sky Sports' Adam Bate at Molineux:

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"Wolves had nine points from 16 games when Vitor Pereira arrived and are now among the form teams in the Premier League, staying up in style. But there has been more than one change at Molineux. This is the story of cultural change that came right from the top..."

Brighton’s history men

João Pedro is Brighton’s top scorer in the Premier League this season with 10 goals, closely followed by Danny Welbeck and Kaoru Mitoma on nine. Only in 1980-81 (Mick Robinson and Gordon Smith) and 1981-82 (Andy Ritchie and Mick Robinson) have they had two players reach double figures in a top-flight campaign.

Fantasy football pick?

Rayan Aït-Nouri has been directly involved in more goals than any other defender in the Premier League this season (11 – 4 goals, 7 assists). He’s the only Wolves defender to have been involved in 10+ goals in a single campaign in the competition.

Strand Larsen on the bench

Sky Sports' Adam Bate at Molineux:

"If Jorgen Strand Larsen were fully fit then you would expect him to be starting so it is interesting that he is not warming up with the rest of the Wolves substitutes but instead being put through his paces individually. He could feature today but it seems likely to be brief."

Brighton’s varied threat

No team has had more different goalscorers in the Premier League this season than Brighton (excluding own goals), with their 16 scorers their most ever in a campaign in the competition.

Wolves’ underlying numbers

Wolves have an expected goal difference of -13.2 in the Premier League this season (40.8 xG, 54 xG against) – only the three relegated sides have a lower difference in the competition this term.

Goalkeeper worries?

Wolves (62 goals conceded from 439 shots faced) and Brighton (56/395) have conceded a higher share of their shots faced than any other sides in the Premier League this season (14%).

Brighton’s dip in form

Brighton have won just one of their last seven Premier League games (D3 L3), beating West Ham 3-2 last month. They’ve lost their last two away from home, last losing three in a row in May 2021.

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Free-scoring Wanderers

Wolves have scored 51 goals in the Premier League this season, their joint-most in a single campaign, along with 2019-20. They last scored more in the top-flight back in 1979-80 (58).

Finding form at Molineux

Wolves have won each of their last three Premier League home games, as many as in their previous 15 beforehand (D2 L10). They last won four in a row at Molineux in May 2023.

Last time out for Brighton...

Last time out for Wolves...

Guedes in for Wolves | Brighton change three

Just the one change to the Wolves team with Goncalo Guedes coming into the starting line-up in place of Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, who drops to the substitutes’ bench.

Simon Adingra, Lewis Dunk and Jack Hinshelwood come out the team that drew with Newcastle. They are replaced by Tariq Lamptey, Adam Webster and Yasin Ayari.

First Half: Southampton 0-0 Man City

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Southampton 0-0 Man City

KICK OFF!

We are under way at St Mary's Stadium...

Can Southampton cause an upset or will City secure the win and move level on points with Arsenal in second?

Time to find out!

Here come the players!

The teams have emerged from the tunnel and kick-off is just seconds away!

Team news reminder!

A reminder of how the teams line-up as we approach kick-off...

Southampton: Ramsdale, Bree, Harwood-Bellis, Bednarek, Stephens, Welington, Ugochukwu, Downes, Fernandes, Dibling, Kamaldeen.

Man City: Ederson, Lewis, Akanji, Dias, Gvardiol, Kovacic, De Bruyne, Bernardo, McAtee, Foden, Haaland.

Foden and Haaland to guide City past Saints?

Sky Sports' Patrick Rowe:

"Erling Haaland's return is a huge boost for Man City heading into the final three fixtures.

"Pep Guardiola's side are in the driving seat for Champions League qualification in third, but there could be plenty more twists in the tale with only four points separating them and Aston Villa in seventh.

"The clash against already relegated Southampton arrives at the perfect time. It's hard to look past a routine win for City today.

"I'm expecting a dominant performance here and will be keeping a close eye on Phil Foden and how he responds to being brought back into the line-up for the first time since April 6."

The stage is set...

St Mary's Stadium is ready and waiting for Southampton vs Man City this afternoon...

Saints looking to avoid unwanted record...

Southampton have lost 28 Premier League games this season, while defeat here would equal the highest number of losses in a 20-team top-flight campaign (also Sunderland in 2005-06, Derby in 2007-08 and Sheffield United in 2020-21).

He's back...

Man City striker Erling Haaland is all smiles ahead of making his first appearance in over a month today.

The race for Champions League football!

The race for Champions League qualification is more competitive than ever with five Premier League teams guaranteed qualification, but who will make the cut?

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Jones Knows: City cruise past Southampton

Sky Sports' betting expert Lewis Jones:

If Southampton can only generate 0.5 worth of expected goals and allow Leicester to beat them to nil, then what chance they have got facing a footballing machine like City?

Saints remain the lowest scorers in the English leagues with just 25 goals, and City's defence has developed a snarl in recent weeks. It's much more secure, with the Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol axis impressing.

Man City to win to nil is 11/10 with Sky Bet.

SCORE PREDICTION: 0-2

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What makes a successful season?

Sky Sports' writers look at what defines success for nine Premier League teams; Liverpool, Man Utd, Arsenal, Newcastle, Man City, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa are analysed based on their achievements - or lack thereof - so far this season...

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City finding form at the right time...

Manchester City have won their last four Premier League games, their joint-longest winning run of the season.

They’re looking to win back-to-back away league games for the first time since August.

De Bruyne likes playing Saints...

Against no side has Man City’s Kevin De Bruyne been directly involved in more Premier League goals than he has against Southampton (14 – 4 goals, 10 assists).

Only Ryan Giggs (12 vs Man City and 12 vs Newcastle) and Cesc Fàbregas (11 vs Tottenham) have more assists against an opponent in the competition than his 10 vs Saints.

Man City closing in on Arsenal...

Man City can move level on points with Arsenal in second if they secure the win against Southampton today.

Dynamite Doku!

Man City’s Jérémy Doku has completed more dribbles than any other player in the Premier League this season (102), while he also has the highest dribble success rate of anyone to attempt at least 60 (61.5%).

Last time out: Man City 1-0 Wolves

Last time out: Leicester 2-0 Southampton

Three changes for Saints

Southampton have made three changes to the side that lost 2-0 to Leicester last weekend.

James Bree, Tyler Dibling and Welington come in for Kyle Walker-Peters, Ryan Manning and Ross Stewart.

Walker-Peters has not been included in the match-day squad.

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Man City changes - Haaland returns

Man City striker Erling Haaland features for the first time since March 30 after missing six games with an ankle injury.

The forward replaces Omar Marmoush at striker, which is one of five changes made by Pep Guardiola from the 1-0 win against Wolves last week.

Nico O'Reilly, Jeremy Doku, Matheus Nunes and Ilkay Gundogan also come out of the line-up for Manuel Akanji, James McAtee, Phil Foden and Rico Lewis.

Southampton team news

Southampton: Ramsdale, Bree, Harwood-Bellis, Bednarek, Stephens, Welington, Ugochukwu, Downes, Fernandes, Dibling, Kamaldeen.

Subs: McCarthy, Manning, Sugawara, Wood, Smallbone, Aribo, Archer, Stewart, Onuachu.

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