In this article, we will give you the best fantasy combinations, probable lineups, team news, key stats and grand league tips for the Premier League match between Leeds United and Manchester City.
Match details
Leeds United vs Manchester City
Premier League
Elland Road
29th December, 01:30 am
Preview
Defending champions Manchester City will look to resume their Premier League campaign with a win when they visit Elland Road to face Leeds United.
With most Premier League sides playing their first games after the break, Manchester City find themselves pushed into the third spot following Newcastle United’s win over Leicester City. Additionally, Arsenal’s win over West Ham United increased the gap at the top to eight points. Hence, a win is key for the reigning champions to regain the second spot.
Leeds United, on the other hand, are in 15th place with just two points and two places separating them from the relegation zone.
Leeds manager Jesse Marsch will rue the timing of the clash, considering the humongous list of potential absentees he has before the game. As many as twelve players could miss out on the home clash with Manchester City
Because of their away form and Leeds United’s injuries, Manchester City will be heavy favourites to win.
Match Prediction: Leeds United 0-3 Manchester City
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Key Stats
Goals:
Leeds United: Rodrigo Moreno (9), Crysencio Summerville (4), Luis Sinisterra (2)
Manchester City: Erling Haaland (18), Phil Foden (7), Kevin De Bruyne, Julian Alvarez (3)
Assists:
Leeds United: Jack Harrison (3), Brenden Aaronson (2), Rodrigo, Marc Roca, Pascal Struijk, Bamford (1)
Manchester City: Kevin De Bruyne (9), Bernardo Silva (5), Phil Foden (4)
Tackles & Interceptions:
Leeds United: Pascal Struijk (51), Tyler Adams (44), Rasmus Kristensen (39)
Manchester City: Joao Cancelo (37), Rodri (32), Bernardo Silva (17)
Chances Created:
Leeds United: Brenden Aaronson (27), Jack Harrison (24), Tyler Adams (15)
Manchester City: Kevin De Bruyne (47), Ilkay Gundogan (23), Phil Foden (21)
Probable XI:
Leeds United: Meslier; Kristensen, Koch, Cooper, Struijk; Greenwood, Forshaw, Roca; Rodrigo, Aaronson, Gnonto
Manchester City: Ederson Moraes; Walker/Stones, Akanji, Laporte, Cancelo; De Bruyne, Rodri, Bernardo; Mahrez, Haaland, Foden
Captaincy Picks:
1. Haaland
2. De Bruyne
3. Foden
Grand League Picks:
1. Rodrigo
2. Bernardo
3. Mahrez
Best Fantasy Combination 1 (Head to Head):
Gk: Meslier
Def: Cancelo, Laporte, Akanji, R Kristensen
Mid: K De Bruyne(vc), M Roca, B Aaronson
Fwd: R Mahrez, P Foden, E Haaland(c)
Best Fantasy Combination 2 (Small Risk):
Gk: Meslier
Def: Cancelo, Laporte, Akanji, Walker
Mid: K De Bruyne(vc), S Greenwood, B Aaronson
Fwd: R Moreno, P Foden(vc), E Haaland(c)
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