Preview: Leeds United v Manchester City

Preview: Leeds United v Manchester City

We look at Saturday's clash.

Leeds United are back in action on Saturday (5:30pm) looking for a third successive victory in the Premier League.  The Whites welcome Manchester City who last season finished as runners-up in the top flight to Liverpool.  Pep Guardiola has led the Cityzens to unprecedented success since becoming manager in 2016, but his side come into the game in mixed form, having been beaten 5-2 last time out in the top-flight, at home to Leicester City.


Manager/head coach

Leeds United: Marcelo Bielsa

Manchester City: Pep Guardiola


League position

Leeds United: 7th

Manchester City: 13th


Premier League form

Leeds United: LWW

Manchester City: WL


Premier League top scorer

Leeds United: Patrick Bamford (3)

Manchester City: Nathan Ake, Kevin De Bruyne, Gabriel Jesus, Phil Foden, Riyad Mahrez (1)


Head to head

Leeds United wins: 42

Draws: 17

Manchester City: 45


Last time at Elland Road

Monday 22nd March 2004

Premier League

Leeds United 2 (McPhail 23, Viduka pen 76)

Manchester City 1 (Anelka 44)


Team news

Adam Forshaw and Pablo Hernandez are set to be missing through injury, whilst Jack Harrison is unable to play against his parent club.  Diego Llorente could be included in the matchday squad, after missing out last weekend against Sheffield United.  Manchester City are set to be without forwards Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus through injury.


Officials

Referee - Michael Dean

Assistant Referee 1 - Ian Hussin

Assistant Referee 2 - Darren Cann

Fourth Official - Anthony Taylor

Video Assistant Referee - Peter Bankes


The key battle

Kalvin Phillips v Kevin De Bruyne

Widely regarded as currently being the best midfielder in the Premier League, Belgium international De Bruyne is one of Man City's most influential players.  England international Phillips will be looking to stop him on Saturday.


Latest odds

Leeds United: 6/1

Draw: 9/2

Manchester City: 4/11

(Odds correct at time of article published)


How to watch

Saturday's game will be live on Sky Sports.  Live audio commentary is also available on LUTV.  Click here for more information.

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