2020-21 Premier League – Leeds Utd vs Man City Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Leeds Utd vs Man City kick off? Saturday 3rd October, 2020 – 17:30 (UK)
Where is Leeds Utd vs Man City being played? Elland Road, Leeds
Where can I get tickets for Leeds Utd vs Man City? No tickets are available as this match will be played without spectators
What TV channel is Leeds Utd vs Man City on in the UK? Sky Sports
Where can I stream Leeds Utd vs Man City in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match live via Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
LEEDS UTD
Predicted line-up (4-1-4-1): Meslier; Ayling, Koch, Cooper, Dallas; Phillips; Helder Costa, Shackleton, Klich, Alioski; Bamford
Unavailable: Forshaw (Injured), Pablo Hernandez (Injured), Harrison (Ineligible)
Questionable: Kiko Casilla (Injured)
MAN CITY
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Ederson; Walker, Garcia, Laporte, Mendy; Fernandinho, Rodri, De Bruyne; Mahrez, Sterling, Foden
Unavailable: Aguero (Injured), Gundogan (Illness), Zinchenko (Injured), Joao Cancelo (Injured), Gabriel Jesus (Injured)
Questionable: Stones (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
A fascinating matchup between the two managers as Pep Guardiola faces off against Marcelo Bielsa whom he has so often talked about as being a key influence in his own coaching career. This is one game where there are stylistic similarities and it will be interesting to see if either makes notable adjustments to try counteract each other. Ultimately, while both teams have some important absentees, those are more likely to harm Leeds and with City possessing the greater all-round quality, they have to be favoured to win what will likely be a shootout with goals at both ends of the pitch.
