Manchester City were supposed to be in the Premier League title challenge this season alongside Liverpool but instead, Pep Guardiola’s side now finds themselves 14 points off the top spot.
While City are currently third on the league table, it’s Brendan Rodgers’ led Leicester City who occupy the second spot and are 10 points behind Liverpool.
So naturally, with both these sides going head to head during the weekend, not only the supporters of these two teams but also the Liverpool fans would be keeping a keen eye on this fixture.
Man City have conceded 19 goals so far this season which is a rather high figure given they are being managed by Pep Guardiola whereas the Foxes have not only been scoring goals at almost free will but have only been hit back 11 times in the league.
Man City vs Leicester City:
Kick-off: Sat, 21st December 2019. 17:30 UK Time.
Stadium:Â Etihad Stadium.
Referee: Mike Dean. Assistants: Darren Cann, Dan Robathan.
Fourth official: Andy Madley. VAR: Andre Marriner. Assistant VAR: Andy Halliday.
Head to Head:
Man City wins: 8
Leicester City wins: 6
Draws: 2
Previous meetings:
May 2019 – Man City 1-0 Leicester City
December 2018 – Leicester 2-1 Man City.
February 2018 – Man City 5-1 Leicester.
Injuries & Suspensions:
Man City:
Aymeric Laporte – Knee Injury(Ruled Out).
Leroy Sane – Knee Injury(Ruled Out).
John Stones – Thigh Injury(Doubtful).
Sergio Aguero – Thigh Injury(Doubtful).
Leicester City:
Matthew James – Calf Injury(Ruled Out).
Trivia:
- Man City have won four of their last five Premier League meetings with Leicester.
- Leicester have won their last four Premier League away matches by an aggregate score of 17-1.Â
- Leicester have won their last 4 away matches in the Premier League.
Man City vs Leicester City prediction:
Man City 2-2 Leicester City
Betting Odds:
Man City win: 1.41
Draw: 5.45
Leicester City win: 7.90
Injury list via Premier Injuries.
Trivia via Whoscored.com and premierleague.com.
