Southampton vs Manchester City - Fernandinho remains a no-go for City

Manchester City could again be without Fernandinho for Sunday’s Premier League trip to Southampton, while Fabian Delph is suspended.

Midfielder Fernandinho has missed City’s last two league outings – both defeats – with a thigh problem and will again be assessed while left-back Delph is beginning a three-match ban for his sending-off at Leicester.

Playmaker David Silva is back in action after coming off the bench on Boxing
Day.

However, left-back Benjamin Mendy (knee) and goalkeeper Claudio Bravo (Achilles) are still unavailable for the champions.

Saints midfielder Mario Lemina is a doubt because of a stomach problem.

Fellow midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg returns from a one-match ban but striker Michael Obafemi (hamstring) and left-back Ryan Bertrand (back) are sidelined.