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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Leeds v Manchester City: match preview

Leeds v Manchester City
Leeds v Manchester City: probable starters in bold, contenders in light Illustration: Guardian

For all Manchester City’s attacking verve it is unlikely they will be able to repeat the emphatic nature of Liverpool’s victory over Leeds in March. Leeds are a far more organised side under Jesse Marsch than the one brushed aside 6-0 at Anfield in the penultimate game of Marcelo Bielsa’s reign. The fact Leeds are also still in a relegation battle – despite taking 11 points from their past five games – will also make the task tougher for Pep Guardiola’s side who could have one eye on Wednesday’s Champions League second leg at Real Madrid. City thumped Leeds 7-0 at the Etihad in December but Guardiola would bite your hand off for a scrappy 1-0 win at Elland Road. Stephen Hollis

Sunday 5.30pm Sky Sports Premier League

Venue Elland Road

Last season Leeds 1 Manchester City 1

Referee Paul Tierney

This season G23 Y94 R2 4.17 cards/game

Odds H 10-1 A 4-13 D 5-1

LEEDS

Subs from Klaesson, Struijk, Cresswell, Shackleton, Firpo, Koch, Greenwood, Gelhardt, Hjelde, Kenneh

Doubtful None

Injured Bamford (foot, 15 May), Roberts (thigh, Jun), Forshaw (knee, Aug), Summerville (ankle, unknown)

Suspended None

Discipline Y93 R1

Form LWWDWD

Leading scorer Raphinha 10

MANCHESTER CITY

Subs from Steffen, Carson, Fernandinho, Mbete, Egan-Riley, Wilson-Esbrand, Lavia, McAtee, De Bruyne, Delap, Foden, Mahrez, Palmer, Zinchenko

Doubtful Stones (match fitness), Walker (match fitness)

Injured None

Suspended None

Discipline Y37 R1

Form WDWDWW

Leading scorers De Bruyne, Mahrez 11

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