Who would have thought at the start of the season that Saturday's match between Man City and Leicester would be a clash for the Premier League title? If you add that the Foxes are leading the table before that clash the answer would probably be: "not a soul". Leicester are three points clear of Manchester City at the top of the table, so if they avoid defeat they will remain in command, at least for another week, and make their dream of winning their first ever title more and more realistic. The reverse fixture this season ended goalless at the King Power stadium, the Foxes have not beaten the Citizens since 2003.
Manchester City are still in the title race mostly thanks to fit-again striker Sergio Aguero, who has bagged 12 goals in his last 10 league appearances. In midweek they defeated Sunderland with Aguero on the score sheet, now they must focus on taking down the league leaders. Manuel Pellegrini's men have the best home record in the Premier League so far, with nine wins out of twelve matches and 33 goals scored. They are currently on a seven-match unbeaten run, but they did draw three of their last six games.
Leicester on the other hand have the best away record in the league, they have taken 25 points on their travels this season. They have lost just two league matches this season, and recorded just one defeat in their last 15 matches away from home. Jamie Vardy bagged two goals in the most recent win against Liverpool, taking his season tally to 18 goals. New signing Daniel Amartey could make his debut this weekend, probably off the bench.
Probable line-ups:
Man City: Hart - Sagna, Otamendi, Demichelis, Kolarov - Fernandinho, Fernando - Silva, Toure, Sterling - Aguero
Leicester: Schmeichel - Simpson, Morgan, Huth, Fuchs - Albrighton, Drinkwater, Kante, Mahrez - Vardy, Okazaki
My prediction: Man City to win 3-1.
Here are the odds for the match at Bet365:
Man City win - 1.62 Draw - 4.33 Leicester win - 5.75
sharpe 8 years ago
Really unexpected clash for the first place and really unexpected result in the end. Nobody believed in Leicester so far but now maybe we all have to start taking them more seriously. It's really unbelievable what they doing this season and I'm certain that it will be the sensation of the century if the Foxes came up with...
Really unexpected clash for the first place and really unexpected result in the end. Nobody believed in Leicester so far but now maybe we all have to start taking them more seriously. It's really unbelievable what they doing this season and I'm certain that it will be the sensation of the century if the Foxes came up with the title in the end. Good luck to them but it will be very, very tough challenge.
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milo?.sekuli? 8 years ago
Another big match today. Leicester are on fire, dont know how, but they are still on top, and i hope it stays that way. If they win today they can make the history. City is having some injuries problem, and DeBruyne, Nasri, Company and Bony are not playing this game, and that is the opportunity that Leicester must grab...
Another big match today. Leicester are on fire, dont know how, but they are still on top, and i hope it stays that way. If they win today they can make the history. City is having some injuries problem, and DeBruyne, Nasri, Company and Bony are not playing this game, and that is the opportunity that Leicester must grab and make the biggest step towards the title. The odd 5.75 is pretty good for the visitors, i'll play that and cheer for them.Lets go Leicester!
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