Manchester City 0-0 Southampton.
Citizens laboured for goals as stubborn Saints held on to a surprise draw.
Manchester City directed just one shot on target in the whole game against Southampton (via Phil Foden in the 90th minute), their lowest tally in a Premier League match since March 8th 2017 when they also managed just one, against Stoke City.
Manchester City are the first English top-flight side to score 5+ goals in four consecutive home matches in all competitions since Everton in 1931 (six games).
5-0 vs Everton
5-0 vs Norwich
5-0 vs Arsenal
Jack Grealish marked his Champions League debut with a goal and an assist as Manchester City beat RB Leipzig 6-3 UCL
He becomes the first Englishman to both score and assist on his UEFA Champions League debut since Wayne Rooney versus Fenerbahçe in September 2004.
Jack Grealish on his UCL debut: “It had absolutely everything! In the end, we’re delighted to get the win, against a good team full of energy, young players. I’m delighted personally to come away mainly with the three points, but a goal and an assist…”
Breaking: Ederson and Gabriel Jesus have been cleared to play for ManCity this weekend by Fifa after Brazil agree to waive automatic five-day restriction.
FIFA have launched an investigation after the FA claimed Kyle Walker was racially abused by Poland’s Kamil Glik during last night’s World Cup qualifier. Glik is alleged to have made a remark/gesture, while Poland players strenuously deny any wrongdoing.
Man City want a new left-back with Benjamin Mendy suspended by the club, and AC Milan’s Theo Hernandez (23) – rated at £68M by the Serie A side – is being closely monitored.
Pep Guardiola confirms Rodri and Zinchenko are injured: “He (Ake) did well last game and today another for one for the situation we have. Two centre-defenders injured, Rodri injured, Zinchenko injured. We are not in good condition at the back…”
Raheem Sterling is the ninth player to hit 200 Premier League appearances for Manchester City, and only the second Englishman to do so, after Joe Hart (266).
Riyad Mahrez has now scored five goals in his last five UCL appearances – one more than he had netted in his previous 29 in the competition (4).
We’re sending all of our love to Nathan Ake and his entire family, following the passing of his father on the 16th of September. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Nathan!
EFL CUP
Mancity vs Wycombe
CREDITS: Sky sports news, OPTA Stats
