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Manchester City travel to the King Power Stadium to face Leicester City on Saturday, hoping to make it two back-to-back wins in the Premier League.
The Cityzens bounced back to winning ways on Wednesday, defeating the relegation-threatened West Ham 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium. Rodri and Kevin de Bruyne scored for Pep Guardiola’s men to strengthen their hold on the second spot in the standings.
Meanwhile, Leicester City are just four points behind Manchester City and come into this contest on the back of a goalless draw with Wolves.
Manchester City will be without Raheem Sterling and Leroy Sane for the trip to Leicester City. Oleksandr Zinchenko has served a one-game suspension against West Ham after picking up two yellow cards at Tottenham. He’ll be available to face the Foxes.
Ederson is City’s undisputed first-choice goalkeeper and should start against Leicester City.
Walker is a crucial member of City’s defence and he’ll keep his place at right-back.
Otamendi has not had a great season with Man City. However, he helped the club keep a clean sheet against West Ham on Wednesday and that should see him start at Leicester.
Laporte played 65 minutes against West Ham before being substituted. A defender who combines physical aggression and football excellence, the Frenchman should start alongside Otamendi at the back.
Although Zinchenko is available after serving a one-game ban, Mendy should keep his place at left-back on Saturday.
One of the best midfielders in the Premier League, De Bruyne is crucial to City’s system and he’ll be eager to help the team to a win against the Foxes.
Rodri brings stability and calmness to the midfield. He will be key in breaking up Leicester’s attacks at the weekend.
Gundogan was an unused substitute against West Ham but he should be back into the starting XI on Saturday at the expense of David Silva.
With seven goals and as many assists in the league, Mahrez has enjoyed a fantastic season with Man City. The Algerian will look to prove a point against his former employers.
Jesus missed a couple of gilt-edged chances against West Ham on Wednesday. Yet, he was a constant menace for the opposition defenders and should be keen to replicate a similar performance at Leicester.
With 20 goals, Aguero is City’s top scorer and he’ll be eager to add more to his tally. He is expected to lead the attack.
