Confirmed Match Officials: Manchester City vs Southampton (Premier League)

Andy Madley will take charge of Manchester City versus Southampton this weekend.

Fresh from the thrashings of Manchester United and FC Copenhagen, Manchester City will have the opportunity to move to the top of the Premier League table with a victory over Southampton on Saturday afternoon.

City remain the the top-flights only unbeaten side, and will be looking for their seventh win of the campaign this weekend.

The in-form Blues welcome Southampton to the Etihad Stadium, with the Saints having taken points off the Blues on both occasions last season.

Ralph Hassenhüttl's side have won just twice this season, and have lost their last three Premier League matches.

The future of the Saints manager is reportedly is serious doubt, despite a handful of City's youngsters signing for the South Coast side this summer.

Gavin Bazunu, Romeo Lavia, Sam Edozie and Juan Larios all left the Etihad Stadium for St Mary's during the transfer window.

Ahead of Saturday’s clash at the Etihad Stadium, the Premier League have announced the Match Officials for the fixture.

Manchester City's Etihad Stadium.

Match Referee

Andy Madley will take charge of proceedings at the Etihad Stadium this weekend.

The 39 year-old has taken charge of eight games so far this season, showing 29 yellow cards and no red cards.

Madley was the referee for Liverpool's surprise 3-3 draw with Brighton at Anfield last weekend.

The referees last game involving Manchester City was in March, when the Blues beat Peterborough in the FA Cup.

Assistant Referees

Accompanying Madley at the home of the Premier League Champions on Saturday are Assistant Referees Derek Eaton and Steve Meredith.

The latter was promoted to the Premier League ahead of this season.

Video Assistant Referees

Overviewing proceedings from Stockley Park will be Video Assistant Referee Lee Mason and Assistant Video Assistant Referee Adam Nunn.

Fourth Official

Rob Jones has been named as the Fourth Official for the match, with the referee overseeing conduct within the two dugouts, and the behaviour of managers Pep Guardiola and Ralph Hassenhüttl.