FT Manchester City 5 - 2
Southampton
Commentary:
90+4' Manchester City with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+4' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+4' Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
90+3' Southampton are trying to create something here.
90+3' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+3' A shot by Ferran Torres is blocked.
90+2' Bernardo Silva puts in a cross...
90+2' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
90+2' Phil Foden from Manchester City takes a short corner kick from the right.
90+2' Sergio Aguero forces a good save from [goalkeeper] who turns the ball behind for a corner!
90+1' Could be a good chance here as Phil Foden from Manchester City cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
90+1' That's a great ball by Fernandinho from Manchester City. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Ball possession: Manchester City: 58%, Southampton: 42%.
90' Southampton are trying to create something here.
90' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
89' Goal kick for Southampton.
88' Bernardo Silva from Manchester City sends an effort wide of target
88' Could be a good chance here as Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
88' Manchester City start a counter attack.
88' Southampton are in control of the ball.
86' Southampton are in control of the ball.
86' Nathan Redmond from Southampton directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
86' Southampton start a counter attack.
86' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
85' Che Adams from Southampton is ruled offside.
85' Could be a good chance here as James Ward-Prowse from Southampton cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
85' Southampton start a counter attack.
85' Ball possession: Manchester City: 60%, Southampton: 40%.
85' Southampton are in control of the ball.
84' Southampton are in control of the ball.
84' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
84' Mohammed Salisu fouls Phil Foden.
83' James Ward-Prowse sends a direct free kick on target, but [goalkeeper] has it under control
82' After a tactical foul, Fernandinho sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
82' The referee signals a free kick as Fernandinho from Manchester City trips Nathan Tella
82' Southampton are trying to create something here.
82' Southampton are trying to create something here.
82' Southampton are in control of the ball.
81' Southampton are in control of the ball.
81' Oleksandr Zinchenko is leaving the field to be replaced by Benjamin Mendy in a tactical substitution.
80' Ball possession: Manchester City: 61%, Southampton: 39%.
80' Ferran Torres relieves the pressure with a clearance
80' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the right.
80' The game is restarted.
79' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
78' Goal kick for Southampton.
78' Ferran Torres from Manchester City sends an effort wide of target
78' Ibrahima Diallo could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
77' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
77' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
76' Southampton are trying to create something here.
76' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
75' Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
75' Ball possession: Manchester City: 61%, Southampton: 39%.
75' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
75' Southampton are in control of the ball.
75' Oleksandr Zinchenko from Manchester City directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
74' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
74' Southampton are in control of the ball.
73' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
73' Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
73' Goal kick for Southampton.
72' Stuart Armstrong is leaving the field to be replaced by Caleb Watts in a tactical substitution.
72' Kevin De Bruyne is leaving the field to be replaced by Sergio Aguero in a tactical substitution.
72' Phil Foden fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
72' Poor play by Jan Bednarek as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
72' Ferran Torres puts in a cross...
72' Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
71' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
70' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
70' Ball possession: Manchester City: 61%, Southampton: 39%.
70' Southampton are trying to create something here.
69' Southampton are in control of the ball.
69' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
69' Southampton are in control of the ball.
68' Southampton are trying to create something here.
68' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
68' Phil Foden fouls James Ward-Prowse.
67' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
67' Southampton are in control of the ball.
67' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
66' Southampton are trying to create something here.
66' Southampton are in control of the ball.
66' Ruben Dias relieves the pressure with a clearance
66' Mohammed Salisu puts in a cross...
65' Southampton are trying to create something here.
65' Ball possession: Manchester City: 65%, Southampton: 35%.
64' The referee signals a free kick as Phil Foden from Manchester City trips James Ward-Prowse
64' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
64' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
63' Nathan Redmond from Southampton is ruled offside.
63' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
63' Jack Stephens is leaving the field to be replaced by Ibrahima Diallo in a tactical substitution.
62' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
62' Southampton are in control of the ball.
62' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
61' Goal kick for Manchester City.
61' Riyad Mahrez is leaving the field to be replaced by Ferran Torres in a tactical substitution.
60' A chance presents itself to Jack Stephens from Southampton but his header goes wide
60' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the right.
60' Nathan Tella from Southampton sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
60' Ball possession: Manchester City: 64%, Southampton: 36%.
59' Phil Foden provided the assist for the goal.
59' G O O O A A A L - Kevin De Bruyne with the goal!59' Great skill from Kevin De Bruyne as he dribbles past his opponents
59' Kyle Walker puts in a cross...
58' Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
58' Alex McCarthy from Southampton makes a great save.
58' Phil Foden releases a shot, it's parried by [goalkeeper] but he can't hold onto it...
58' Could be a good chance here as Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
58' Safe hands from Alex McCarthy as he comes out and claims the ball
57' Phil Foden puts in a cross...
57' Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City takes a short corner kick from the right.
56' G O O O A A A L - Che Adams reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away!56' A shot by Stuart Armstrong is blocked.
55' Ball possession: Manchester City: 64%, Southampton: 36%.
55' Phil Foden provided the assist for the goal.
55' G O O O A A A L - Riyad Mahrez with the goal!55' Great skill from Riyad Mahrez as he dribbles past his opponents
55' Phil Foden from Manchester City directs a ball squarely in the box.
54' Southampton are in control of the ball.
54' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
54' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
53' Southampton start a counter attack.
53' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
52' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
52' Jack Stephens relieves the pressure with a clearance
52' Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City swings in the corner from the right.
52' Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
52' Could be a good chance here as Riyad Mahrez from Manchester City cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
51' Good effort by Kevin De Bruyne as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
51' Bernardo Silva from Manchester City directs a ball squarely in the box.
50' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
50' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
50' Phil Foden tests [goalkeeper] with a long range shot, which is parried back into play!
50' Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City takes a short corner kick from the right.
50' Ball possession: Manchester City: 56%, Southampton: 44%.
49' Mohammed Salisu clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
49' Great skill from Phil Foden as he dribbles past his opponents
49' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
49' Jack Stephens relieves the pressure with a clearance
49' Poor play by Ryan Bertrand as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
48' Kyle Walker puts in a cross...
48' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
48' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
47' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
47' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
47' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
46' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
46' Southampton are in control of the ball.
46' Moussa Djenepo is leaving the field to be replaced by Nathan Tella in a tactical substitution.
46' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
46' The second half is underway.
45+4' Manchester City has been the better team in this half
45+4' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+4' Southampton are in control of the ball.
45+3' G O O O A A A L - Ilkay Gundogan reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away!45+3' POST! So nearly a goal by Riyad Mahrez but his finish hits the post!
45+3' Great skill from Riyad Mahrez as he dribbles past his opponents
45+3' Some neat football here as Riyad Mahrez from Manchester City plays a 1-2 with Kevin De Bruyne.
45+3' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
45+2' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
45+2' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
45+1' Southampton are in control of the ball.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Southampton are in control of the ball.
45' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
45' Ball possession: Manchester City: 53%, Southampton: 47%.
45' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
44' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
44' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
44' Che Adams from Southampton is ruled offside.
43' Southampton are trying to create something here.
43' Southampton are in control of the ball.
42' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
42' Southampton are trying to create something here.
42' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
41' Southampton are in control of the ball.
41' Moussa Djenepo comes back onto the field.
40' Ball possession: Manchester City: 56%, Southampton: 44%.
40' G O O O A A A L - Riyad Mahrez scores!40' Riyad Mahrez from Manchester City takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
40' Che Adams could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
40' Jack Stephens relieves the pressure with a clearance
40' Phil Foden from Manchester City tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
39' Riyad Mahrez puts in a cross...
39' The game is restarted.
39' Moussa Djenepo is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
38' Moussa Djenepo is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
38' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
37' The referee signals a free kick as Stuart Armstrong from Southampton trips Ilkay Gundogan
37' Goal kick for Manchester City.
37' Moussa Djenepo from Southampton sends an effort wide of target
37' Could be a good chance here as Che Adams from Southampton cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
37' Oleksandr Zinchenko could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
36' Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
36' Goal kick for Manchester City.
36' James Ward-Prowse goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
35' Ball possession: Manchester City: 56%, Southampton: 44%.
34' Kevin De Bruyne fouls Che Adams.
34' Ruben Dias relieves the pressure with a clearance
34' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the right.
33' It's a good hit from long range by James Ward-Prowse who forces a save from [goalkeeper]. Corner kick.
33' Southampton are trying to create something here.
33' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
32' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
32' James Ward-Prowse relieves the pressure with a clearance
32' Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City swings in the corner from the right.
32' After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - not to award a penalty for Manchester City!
32' VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
31' Jannik Vestergaard relieves the pressure with a clearance
31' Bernardo Silva from Manchester City directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
31' Alex McCarthy could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
31' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
30' Ball possession: Manchester City: 56%, Southampton: 44%.
30' Southampton are trying to create something here.
30' Ruben Dias relieves the pressure with a clearance
30' Stuart Armstrong puts in a cross...
29' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
29' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
29' Goal kick for Southampton.
29' Fernandinho fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
28' A shot by Oleksandr Zinchenko is blocked.
28' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
27' Che Adams is penalised for pushing Ruben Dias.
27' Southampton are in control of the ball.
27' Southampton are in control of the ball.
26' Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
26' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
25' G O O O A A A L - James Ward-Prowse from Southampton puts it away from the penalty spot!25' Ball possession: Manchester City: 44%, Southampton: 56%.
24' PENALTY! - Aymeric Laporte pulls Jannik Vestergaard by the shirt and the referee awards a spot kick!
24' A header from Jannik Vestergaard is blocked by the keeper and bounces back into play!
24' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the right.
23' Nathan Redmond forces a good save from [goalkeeper] who turns the ball behind for a corner!
23' Great skill from Nathan Redmond as he dribbles past his opponents
23' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
22' Goal kick for Southampton.
22' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
21' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
21' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
20' Ball possession: Manchester City: 44%, Southampton: 56%.
20' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
19' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
19' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
19' Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
19' Ryan Bertrand relieves the pressure with a clearance
19' Bernardo Silva from Manchester City had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
18' Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City passes the ball to a team mate.
18' Manchester City with a potentially dangerous attack.
18' That's a great ball by Riyad Mahrez from Manchester City. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
17' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
17' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
16' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
16' Southampton are trying to create something here.
16' Southampton are in control of the ball.
15' Ball possession: Manchester City: 31%, Southampton: 69%.
15' G O O O A A A L - Kevin De Bruyne reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away!15' [goalkeeper] saved a certain goal there! Phil Foden found himself in a great scoring position but [goalkeeper] denied him with a great save
15' Oleksandr Zinchenko from Manchester City directs a ball squarely in the box.
14' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
14' Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
13' Manchester City are trying to create something here.
13' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
13' The game is restarted.
13' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
13' The referee signals a free kick as Fernandinho from Manchester City trips Che Adams
12' Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
12' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
11' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
10' Goal kick for Manchester City.
10' Southampton are trying to create something here.
10' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
10' Ball possession: Manchester City: 25%, Southampton: 75%.
9' Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
9' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
8' Southampton are trying to create something here.
8' Southampton are in control of the ball.
8' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
7' Southampton are in control of the ball.
7' Manchester City are in control of the ball.
7' Southampton start a counter attack.
6' Southampton are in control of the ball.
6' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
5' Manchester City take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
5' Ball possession: Manchester City: 29%, Southampton: 71%.
5' Fernandinho relieves the pressure with a clearance
5' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the right.
4' Stuart Armstrong from Southampton sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
4' Southampton are trying to create something here.
4' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
4' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
4' Southampton are in control of the ball.
3' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
3' Manchester City take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
2' Southampton are in control of the ball.
2' Today's game will be played behind closed doors, due to Coronavirus outbreak safety precautions.
2' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
2' It's a cold day for playing football.
2' Southampton are trying to create something here.
1' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1' Ryan Bertrand from Southampton goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Oleksandr Zinchenko
1' Southampton kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
Welcome to Etihad Stadium, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Max favourites reached