Leeds vs Man City Preview: Team News & Prediction
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Leeds host title-chasing Man City at Elland Road in the last of Saturday's Premier League fixtures.
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Leeds preview: Head above water
Leeds have strung together a four-game unbeaten run in all competitions, three of those in the Premier League, where they are keeping themselves clear of the relegation zone right now.
Daniel Farke's men even came close to beating high-flying Aston Villa in the west midlands last weekend, but had to settle for a draw after Tammy Abraham equalised for the hosts in the 88th minute.
Man City preview: Title charge is on
A Nico O'Reilly double helped Man City claim a 2-1 victory over Newcastle last weekend, which maintained the pressure on Arsenal at the top of the Premier League table.
With the Gunners playing on Sunday, Pep Guardiola's side can once again narrow the gap to just two points with victory at Elland Road.
Leeds team news: In good health
Noah Okafor is the only confirmed absentee in the Leeds camp, but the Swiss international is expected to return to action at some point in March.
Gabriel Gudmundsson has fully recovered from a brief illness and is available for selection, so Farke is close to having a fully-fit squad at his disposal.
Predicted XI (5-3-2): Darlow; Bogle, Justin, Rodon, Struijk, Gudmundsson; Stach, Ampadu, Gruev; Aaronson, Calvert-Lewin
Unavailable: Okafor (Injured)
Questionable:
Man City team news: Doku close
Jeremy Doku took part in his first training session on Thursday and could be involved in the squad pending an assessment from club doctors.
Josko Gvardiol and Mateo Kovacic are the only confirmed absentees, but Max Alleyne may also miss out with an injury sustained against Salford in the FA Cup.
Predicted XI (4-3-3): Donnarumma; Nunes, Dias, Guehi, Ait-Nouri; Silva, Rodri, O’Reilly; Foden, Haaland, Semenyo
Unavailable: Gvardiol (Injured), Kovacic (Injured)
Questionable: Alleyne (Injured), Doku (Injured)
Leeds vs Man City prediction
Man City have the bit between their teeth right now as they hunt down Arsenal at the top of the table. The winter transfer window acquisitions of both Marc Guehi and Antoine Semenyo have revitalised the squad, and Pep Guardiola has plenty of experience in inspiring his players to lock in during the run-in.
Leeds are going well themselves right now, and are doing enough to steer clear of the drop zone, but they may struggle to contain a City side who are growing in confidence.
We fancy the visitors to make a quick start here, and there is value to be had in backing them to be winning at the end of both halves.
Leeds vs Man City tip: Double result – Man City / Man City
