Sun set to start for City

China international Sun Jihai is set to deny Irishman Willo Flood a first Barclays Premiership start at Southampton.

With Antoine Sibierski (ribs), Trevor Sinclair (knee) and Claudio Reyna (hamstring) all ruled out, City boss Kevin Keegan must decide whether to place his faith in 19-year-old Flood or reward Sun for his excellent performance off the bench against Arsenal last weekend.