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It's already been a great week for Manchester City and they can make it even better as they take on Southampton on Saturday.

City destroyed neighbours Manchester United on Sunday in a stunning 6-3 victory with Erling Haaland and Phil Foden each grabbing hat-tricks. Haaland's remarkable form in front of goal continued on Wednesday as he notched another brace in the 5-0 win over FC Copenhagen in the Champions League.

Now Pep Guardiola's side will face an out-of-form Saints at the Etihad and a victory will see them climb to top spot in the table with Arsenal not in action until Sunday when they face Liverpool.

The only bad news this week is Kyle Walker's injury. The right-back suffered a groin strain in the derby which required surgery and he is now a major doubt for the World Cup. Fellow England internationals John Stones and Kalvin Phillips are also out injured.

Ward-Prowse will need to be kept away from the ball by Guardiola.
How Copenhagen was prevented from going even close to City's goal during the midweek victory was one of the game's unappreciated highlights. Guardiola will be determined today to limit James Ward-access Prowse's to the ball because he previously referred to him as the top corner-taker in the league. Keeping the ball is still their best form of defense.


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