Leicester City vs Manchester City: Injuries, Probable Line-ups and much more


Leicester City vs Manchester City: Injuries, Probable Line-ups and much more

In a high voltage clash of Premier League 2020/21 season, Leicester City are up against Manchester City at King Power Stadium on Saturday. Manchester City are on top of the points table whereas Leicester City are comfortable in the third position. A win here for Manchester City will make put them 14 points clear in the title race. A defeat for Foxes can once again put their Champions League hopes in jeopardy.

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Manchester City are making huge strides towards an unprecedented quadruple. They are already in the finals of the Carabao Cup whereas Pep Guardiola has managed his side to make a comeback in Premier League. Also, they are in the semifinals of the FA Cup as well as they are set to face Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League quarterfinals. A win on Saturday will make City’s position firm in the title race.

Leicester City have enjoyed a great run in the domestic competition. They have registered two back-to-back victories in Premier League as well as they knocked out Manchester United in the FA Cup quarterfinal. Brendan Rodgers’ side will look to infuse excitement to the title race by defeating Manchester City on Saturday.

Injury Concerns for Leicester City and Manchester City

Manchester City have a fully fit team ahead of the Premier League clash against Foxes. Even Sergio Aguero is fit to face Brendan Rodgers’ side in the top-flight. However, Foxes have a huge injury list. James Justin and Harvey Barnes are definitely out whereas James Maddison, Ricardo Pereira and Wes Morgan face a race against time over their fitness. Rodgers will have to look at his injury list before selecting the XI.

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Probable Line-ups:

Though Sergio Aguero is set to leave the club at the end of the season, Pep Guardiola is expected to field Gabriel Jesus on the attacking front. In the midfield, Kevin de Bruyne is expected to partner Illkay Gundogan and Rodrigo. Former Barcelona man will keep his back four untouched as they have performed consistently.

On the other hand, despite an injury to Vardy, Leicester City have converted most of their chances. Kelechi Iheanacho has seven goals in his last four games across all competitions. Rodgers is expected to field a five-man defense against the league leaders on Saturday.

Manchester City: Ederson, Joao Cancelo, Ruben Dias, John Stones, Kyle Walker, Kevin de Bruyne, Rodrigo, Illkay Gundogan, Riyad Mahrez, Raheem Sterling, Gabriel Jesus.

Leicester City: Kasper Schmeichel, Cagalar Soyuncu, Jonny Evans, Wesley Fofana, Albrighton, Youri Tielemans, Wilfred Ndidi, Timothy Castagne, Dennis Praet, Jamie Vardy, Kelechi Iheanacho

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