In an upcoming Premier League match, Manchester City faces Southampton at St Mary's Stadium, aiming for a top-five finish. Manager Pep Guardiola confirmed Erling Haaland's availability but withheld details on the striker's starting status. Southampton, having struggled throughout the season and facing relegation, has only garnered 11 points. Guardiola stressed the importance of respecting Southampton despite their poor performance, stating that the game starts at 0-0. City is coming off a strong run of wins and aims to maintain form as they approach the season's end.
"It starts 0-0 and is a massively important game for us, definitely... We have a huge respect for them." said Guardiola, emphasizing his team's focus and respect for Southampton despite their struggles.
"It's the best results we've got in a row; we didn't have that this season... but yeah, we can do better." Guardiola's realistic outlook reflects the team's recent form and aspirations.
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