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Beren Cross & William Jackson

Leeds United line-ups vs Man City as Forshaw and Ayling start with back three

Beren Cross

Injuries and illnesses remain an unknown going into Leeds United’s clash with Manchester City because of how long ago Jesse Marsch’s pre-match press conference was. If we assume the players he expected back in full training do make it, then the selection becomes a little more straightforward.

Illan Meslier has to start if he’s medically able to given the shelling the Leeds goal is about to take. In an effort to make better use of the strong right-back cohort at Leeds, I’ve gone with a back three that tucks Luke Ayling inside with Robin Koch and Liam Cooper.

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