Southampton vs Manchester City
English Premier League
Date: Saturday, 15th April 2017
Kick off at 17:30 UK/ 18:30 CET
Venue: St. Mary’s Stadium.
The injury-plagued City captain was an unused substitute for Saturday's Premier League win over Hull after making his long-awaited return to the side at Chelsea last Wednesday.
The 31-year-old has made just seven appearances in another frustrating campaign but, although there was a minor setback after the Stamford Bridge outing, Guardiola is confident the defender is back up to speed.
Asked at a press conference if Kompany would ever be able to play two games a week again, Guardiola said: "He can do that, hopefully, in the next period, in the future. He can do that.
"But after the game against Chelsea he reacted to that, had problems with the leg, and we didn't want to take a risk.
"Of course the good news was he could play 90 minutes, a tough game at Stamford Bridge and he played at a high, high level. What we have seen these two or three days (is) he's ready for the next game."
Kompany's lack of game time under Guardiola has led to speculation that one of the most influential players of the club's successful recent history could move on in the summer.
But asked if Kompany would still be in his plans next season, Guardiola said: "Yes, he has a contract."
Guardiola is expected to oversee an overhaul of his squad in the summer after falling below expectations in his first season at the Etihad Stadium.
TEAM NEWS
Gabriel Jesus (foot), Bacary Sagna (groin) and Ilkay Gundogan (knee) are all still out for City but captain Vincent Kompany is back in contention after not featuring against Hull last weekend. Guardiola must decide if Willy Caballero or Claudio Bravo starts in goal.
Claude Puel will welcome Manolo Gabbiadini and Steven Davis back into the Southampton squad, leaving only Charlie Austin (shoulder), Virgil van Dijk (foot), Matt Targett and Alex McCarthy (both hamstring) out of action.
Southampton vs Manchester City: Head to head
Manchester City are dominant in the head to head clashes. The team has 6 wins, the Saints got only 2 victories and the draws are also 2.
The previous game finished 1-1 on Etihad earlier this season.
Both teams managed to score in 8 of their 10 head to head clashes while 7 games finished over 2.5 goals and 6 with over 3.5.
Southampton vs Manchester City: Prediction
Goals are to be expected here. Both Southampton and City are scoring a lot of goals and the head to head games further prove that.
Southampton are not the best home team while City are amongst the best on the road. City will be determined to stay ahead of their rivals United and Arsenal with a win on Saturday.
Southampton vs Manchester City: Bet Tips
First pick will be Both Teams to Score and Over 2.5 goals for 1.95 odds at Bet365.
Second pick: Man City to win for 1.781 at Pinnacle.
