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Updated April 14, 2023

Match Preview: Man City VS Leicester City

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Defending champion Manchester City are ready to take on Leicester City tomorrow at Etihad Stadium, aiming to get closer to Arsenal

Match Preview: Man City VS Leicester City

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The English Premier League is back again after the UCL break. Defending champion Manchester City are ready to take on Leicester City tomorrow at Etihad Stadium, aiming to get closer to the table topper, Arsenal. Man City's hope for winning the title increased surprisingly after Arsenal tied against Liverpool in their last game. Manchester City are now six points behind the table topper, Arsenal, with one game in hand. Therefore, Man City can go three points closer to Arsenal if they beat Leicester tomorrow.

Recent Form

Manchester City are flying both in the league and the UCL. They have won all of their last five league games, where they scored 15 goals and conceded only three. However, their toughest test was against FC Bayern Munich in the UCL, but the Guardiola boys successfully made it. They outplayed Bayern Munich at Etihad Stadium by a 3-0 margin. On the other hand, Leicester City's struggle continues in the EPL. They are winless in their last five league game, losing four matches. As a result, Leicester City are now in the relegation zone with 25 points only. However, Manchester City have been a dominating side against Leicester City. The Citizens won 10 of their previous 12 meetings against the Foxes.

Team News

Man City's forward Phil Foden is still out of the squad as he is recovering from appendicitis surgery. But Man City's concern is about Kevin de Bruyne's fitness. The midfield maestro got a knock during the match against Bayern Munich. But he trained with the team yesterday and can play tomorrow. However, Man City will play the second leg against Bayern in Germany. Therefore, Pep Guardiola is expected to rotate his squad against the Foxes. As for Leicester City, Harvey Barnes got a knock during the match against Bournemouth. He is dealing with a hamstring injury and is likely to miss tomorrow's clash. In addition, Youri Tielemans, James Justin, and Ryan Bertrand are unavailable due to injury.

Our Prediction: Man City 3-0 Leicester

Man City have been ruthless in their recent matches. Their attacking approach will surely remain the same against Leicester City. Meanwhile, it will be very difficult for the Foxes to score against Man City.

Betfair Odds:

Man City: 1.14 Draw: 9.50 Leicester: 16.00

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