Man City vs Southampton - Premier League 3pm fixtures: Live score

There's no such thing as being too early, is there?

We should have team news as the next line of business in a couple of minutes, as we count down towards the first Premier League offerings of the day.

Needless to say, the Saints haven't had a charmed return to life at the English game's top table, and are yet to record a win in 2024-25. Remarkable, they're not the only ones to do so - but like Wolves before them last weekend, it's unlikely the breakthrough comes against the serial champions this afternoon.

Guardiola's side, fresh from an energising mid-week drubbing, won't be in the mood to squander the opportunity of a routine win.

With the possibility of Liverpool dropping points against fellow title contenders Arsenal tomorrow afternoon, daylight at the top of the table with 23 points today could feel all the sweeter on Sunday evening.

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A raft of Mail Sport experts have weighed in ahead of the start of today's play, so why not cast an eye over their potted thoughts, below.

It's a not-so sunny day in the capital, but we're unusually well-rested to kick off today's live Premier League coverage in the absence of a 12pm match.

Instead, there's plenty to feast on this afternoon, as Manchester City welcome Southampton, Brentford host Ipswich, Wolves travel to Brighton, and Bournemouth make the trip to Villa Park to meet Aston Villa.

Kick-offs in their number are in just over two hours - until then, we'll bring you all the team news, build-up, and more ahead of the weekend's action.