Manchester City are looking to wrestle back their stranglehold on the Carabao Cup as they make the trip to struggling Southampton in the quarter-finals.
Pep Guardiola had led his side to the trophy in four successive seasons prior to Liverpool winning the competition last season. It was only the third time City had failed to land the cup since winning it during the 2013/14 season, with their tally of eight second only to Liverpool, whose ninth crown last season took them ahead.
This season offers favourites City a perfect opportunity to draw level again though, with next opponents Southampton on a run of four straight defeats since their last 16 win over Lincoln City before Christmas. Here's everything you need to know about the game...
When is Southampton vs Man City?
The two sides will battle it out at Southampton's St Mary's Stadium on Wednesday, January 11, with kick-off scheduled for 8pm.
Nathan Jones is looking for only his second win since being appointed Saints boss, following the 2-1 win over League One Lincoln courtesy of a Che Adams brace.
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Man City reached the last eight with a huge 3-2 victory over holders Liverpool, with Nathan Ake grabbing the winner. The odds will be in City's favour, having already met Southampton once this season in a 4-0 drubbing at the Etihad in October.
Man City ran out 4-0 winners over Southampton in the Premier League meeting back in October (Getty Images)Who will win the Carabao Cup? Have your say in the comments below.
What channel is the match on?
The game will be screened live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football, with coverage getting underway from 7:30pm.
Subscribers can also stream the action live via the Sky Go app.
Guardiola said at his pre-match press conference: "It's been good and we've won it. I've said before some competitions are more important than the Carabao Cup but we play Southampton and we want to win."
Southampton vs Man City odds from Betfred
Southampton - 11/1
Draw - 5/1
Man City - 1/4
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Team news
Ruben Dias has been ruled out for Man City as he continues to nurse a hamstring injury. Jack Grealish has also been struggling with illness and may not be fit in time to feature.
Guardiola has always taken the Carabao Cup seriously and will likely field a strong side, though Rico Lewis and Stefan Ortega could both be in line to start.
Southampton have a number of long-term injury absentees who will not feature against City, while Alex McCarthy is nearing a return but is unlikely to play a part.
New signing Mislav Orsic could be in contention though, following his transfer from Dinamo Zagreb.
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