Leicester City will host Manchester City in what promises to be an intriguing Premier League encounter on Sunday. Both sides are eager to end the year on a high, with Leicester battling to avoid relegation and Manchester City striving to recover from an uncharacteristically poor run of form (to say the least).
The Foxes, under Ruud van Nistelrooy, showed glimpses of promise in their recent outing against Liverpool, despite a 3-1 loss.
Meanwhile, Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City managed only a 1-1 draw against Everton on Boxing Day, further highlighting their struggles this season.
Leicester Team News
Leicester will be without key players due to injuries and suspensions. Jordan Ayew is unavailable after picking up his fifth booking of the season, while Ricardo Pereira, Mads Hermansen, Wilfred Ndidi, and Abdul Fatawu remain sidelined.
Jamie Vardy is a doubt after missing the Liverpool clash, leaving Patson Daka likely to spearhead the attack.
Defensively, the Foxes have struggled, conceding 12 goals in their last four matches. With no clean sheet in their last 12 games, their backline will face a tough test against City’s attacking prowess.
Leicester Predicted Lineup to face Manchester City
Stolarczyk; Justin, Okoli, Vestergaard, Kristiansen; Winks, Soumare; Decordova-Reid, Buonanotte, Mavididi; Vardy
Here is how the side last lined up
Manchester City Team News
Pep Guardiola's squad has been ravaged by injuries and illness. Ruben Dias, Rodri, and Jack Grealish are confirmed absentees, while doubts linger over Kyle Walker (illness), John Stones (ankle), and Matheus Nunes (knock).
Nathan Ake is expected to return after Boxing Day fatigue, and Kevin De Bruyne could feature as he works towards full fitness.
Despite their struggles, City's firepower remains formidable, with Haaland, Foden, and Bernardo Silva expected to lead the charge.
Manchester City Predicted Lineup to Face Leicester City
Ortega; Lewis, Akanji, Ake, Gvardiol; Kovacic; Savinho, Silva, De Bruyne, Foden; Haaland
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