One player who has been ever-present for Manchester City this season is Josko Gvardiol. In a season where Manchester City’s defenders have battled injury and poor form, the Croatian international

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has admitted this season has been the most difficult of his managerial career.

As Manchester City gear up for their visit to St Mary’s to face Southampton in Saturday’s Premier League fixture, the spotlight naturally falls on Erling Haaland, whose potential return to the starting lineup adds intrigue to an otherwise straightforward match-up.