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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Liam Wood

Riyad Mahrez starts in predicted Man City line-up against Leicester

Pep Guardiola must decide whether to stick or twist when star-studded Manchester City resume their title charge against Premier League strugglers Leicester City on Saturday afternoon (5.30pm).

First up to the plate with Arsenal in action 24 hours later, victory for City over the Foxes would see them go three points behind the table-toppers. Guardiola and his men have clocked up five straight domestic wins to put pressure on the Gunners before their match with London rivals West Ham on Sunday afternoon.

A heroic midweek performance against German heavyweights Bayern Munich required plenty of work from City and the 12 players used, but an ongoing battle with Arsenal for Premier League honours means they are not able to rest too many first-choice names.

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