FPL managers will be expecting a big haul from Erling Haaland today as struggling Leeds roll into town.
Pep Guardiola's side will be looking to bounce back from consecutive losses to keep their Premier League title bid alive at the Etihad Stadium.
His Man City team entered the November international break with a brilliant run of wins capped off by the demolition of Arne Slot's Liverpool but lost at Newcastle last weekend before a surprise loss to Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League.
Guardiola made 10 changes for that game which totally backfired, so he will restore his big guns for this must-win clash with Arsenal now seven points clear.
As for Leeds, anything here would be a bonus as Daniel Farke inches closer to the sack following a run of five losses in six league games. The Elland Road club have fallen into the relegation zone as a result and look set for a long struggle this season.
AllSportsPeople brings you the latest tips and predictions for this match, arguably the biggest of the Saturday 3pms as we build up to Chelsea vs. Arsenal tomorrow.
Manchester City vs. Leeds prediction: Who will win today?
Even with their hot and cold form of recent weeks, it would be a major surprise if City don't win this game and win it comfortably. FPL managers across the country are pinning their hopes on an explosive afternoon for the likes of Erling Haaland, Phil Foden and Jeremy Doku, as well as England's breakout star Nico O'Reilly.
The visitors Leeds have lost all but one of their games on the road upon their return to the top flight and that came via a win at basement boys Wolves.
Expect City led by the irrepressible Haaland to get back on track with an easy win today and put some pressure on Arsenal and Chelsea ahead of their Sunday showdown.
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Man City vs. Leeds Head-to-Head
- The clubs have met on 110 previous occasions with City shading the wins 49 to 43.
- City have won the last four meetings between the clubs by a combined score of 16-2.
- Leeds famously won 2-1 at the Etihad in April 2021, stunning the champions elect under the management Marcelo Bielsa.
Man City vs. Leeds: Form Guide
Man City – Last 5 matches (All competitions)
- Man City 0-2 Bayer Leverkusen (Champions League)
- Newcastle 2-1 Man City (Premier League)
- Man City 3-0 Liverpool (Premier League)
- Man City 4-1 Borussia Dortmund (Champions League)
- Man City 3-1 Bournemouth (Premier League)
Leeds – Last 5 matches (All competitions)
- Leeds 1-2 Aston Villa (Premier League)
- Nottingham Forest 3-1 Leeds (Premier League)
- Brighton 3-0 Leeds (Premier League)
- Leeds 2-1 West Ham (Premier League)
- Burnley 2-0 Leeds (Premier League)
Man City vs. Leeds Betting, Final Score Prediction
Leeds have scored just four goals away from home this season and three of those came in their single win on the road against Wolves at Molineux.
City have also had their struggles on the road, losing three times, but Guradiola's side are a different animal in the league at the Etihad where Haaland just can't stop scoring. He has netted nine times in the league at the Etihad, only failing to score in their first home match against Tottenham.
Expect the Norwegian sharp shooter to fire his side to an easy win over his father's former club today.
Our Prediction: Man City 3-0 Leeds (15/2 with Bet365)
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Man City vs. Leeds Team News, Injury Latest
Man City Team News
- Guardiola made a staggering 10 changes for the loss to Leverkusen with very few backups impressing.
- He will restore his first choice players today with the possibility of Rodri returning to the bench.
- Jeremy Doku will be looking to build on his stunning last Premier League outing at the Etihad when he ran riot against Liverpool, while Omar Marmoush could get the nod over Bernardo Silva on the other side.
Leeds Team News
- Farke confirmed a huge double blow on Thursday with Anton Stach out of this game with concussion and Sean Longstaff out until the new year with a calf injury.
- Leeds are also struggling for goals and it would be a surprise if changes aren't made to the front line.
- Dominic Calvert-Lewin should return and lead the line with changes on the wings possible too. Daniel James and Willy Gnonto would add some much-needed pace and power to an ailing side.
Man City vs. Leeds lineups: Predicted starting XI’s
This is how we think the two sides will line up at the Etihad with Nico Gonzalez continuing in midfield and Omar Marmoush preferred to Bernardo Silva on the City right, while Leeds are expected to make wholesale changes to their midfield and front line in a bid for damage limitation in Manchester.
Man City predicted lineup to play Leeds
Man City (4-1-4-1)
Donnarumma (GK) – Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O'Reilly – Nico – Marmoush, Foden, Cherki, Doku – Haaland
Leeds predicted lineup to play Man City
Leeds (4-3-3)
Perri (GK) – Bogle, Rodon, Struijk, Gudmundsson – Tanaka, Ampadu, Gruev – James, Calvert-Lewin, Gnonto
What are the betting odds for Man City vs. Leeds today?
- Man City to win: 1/4 with Coral
- Leeds to win: 12/1 with 10bet
- Draw: 11/2 with Bet365
Premier League Bet Builder Tips: Man City vs. Leeds
Our bet builder for Man City vs. Leeds is a City win with over 2.5 goals, both teams not to score and Erling Haaland to score as usual. That comes to overall odds of 7/2 with Bet365 at the time of writing.
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Man City vs. Leeds TV channel and live stream
Here’s all the key information for how to watch Man City vs. Leeds in the 3pm kick off today.
- Date: Saturday, November 29
- Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester
- Time: 3:00 p.m.
- TV/Stream: Not available in UK