The Football Transfer Tavern will be full of punters watching the Manchester City versus Southampton match on Sunday.

There will be a lot of big name players on show, with Manchester city boasting a plethora of attacking talent and Southampton having some great players all over the pitch.

There will be some key battles and with Manchester City coming out of a draw and Southampton having recorded a win last weekend, it could be a closer game than would have been predicted at the beginning of the season.

The punters at the tavern bar have been debating who will be the most influential players in the game and who people should be looking out for.

The landlord has been listening in and has come up with a list of THREE players punters should be looking out for when watching Manchester City vs Southampton on Sunday. Do you agree with these picks and who will you be looking out for?

Virgil Van Dijk

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Van Dijk has been referred to as one of the Premier League’s best defenders, and if he is able to help his side contain the deadliest attack in English football, it could enhance his reputation further.

He is composed and technically able both on and off the ball, something which the Saints will be relying on, as they look to break down City’s play and also retain possession of the ball.

He is also capable of chipping in with a goal, so with Man City’s defensive frailties, he could get himself on the scoresheet.

Kevin De Bruyne

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After recovering from injury, Kevin de Bruyne back to miss a penalty against Everton.

However he is still a tremendous player and will surely be out to show just how influential he can be in a football match.

With Southampton having injury troubles in both full back positions, the Belgian international could be the man that breaks down the Saints defence, whether that be with a piece of skill, a pass or shot.

Southampton will have to keep a close eye on him.