A revived Leicester City host Manchester City at the King Power Stadium on Saturday since the latter could temporarily be at the to the top in the Premier League table.
Brendan Rodgers’ side have picked up three wins from the past five games to put the season on track with back-to-back victories last week having helped ease the tension to the Foxes.
Manchester City drew 0-0 at Borussia Dortmund midweek in their UEFA Champions League, as their spot in the last sixteen was secured, and they now lead the group. As for the Premier League they breezed past Brighton this week. They were able to bounce back from their first loss of the season. It resulted in a tense loss to Liverpool.
Here’s what you need to know for Leicester against Manchester City.
How do I watch Leicester against Manchester City live, stream link and start time
Start time Time: 7:30am ET, Saturday
TV Channel: USA Network
Online: Streaming through NBCSports.com
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The Foxes appear much more defensively sound and have posted three consecutive shutouts, and four in the last five. In the future, they’ve been relentless and have James Maddison, Jamie Vardy, Harvey Barnes and Youri Tielemans all returning to their top. Daniel Amartey and Wout Faes are forming a strong partnership in the center back position.
Manchester City sit two points ahead of leading Arsenal and a victory in the first game of the day on Saturday will propel them to at the top of the table. Pep Guardiola’s team missed another penalty kick midweek when they played Dortmund and Ederson will be ecstatic about his opportunity to finally step forward and score the penalty strike…
Good players to watch out for
It’s been a good week for Leicester’s James Maddison is in fine form, and Youri Tielemans looks sharp, focused and has a great reputation. On the defensive, Wout Faes is looking like one of the new signings this season, and that’s useful as it was the only acquisition for Leicester following a summer of financial hardship. The Man City’s Kevin de Bruyne is looking impressive and Rodri is the lifeblood of the team. Joao Cancelo is enjoying an amazing season. The only weak point in this City team is the penalty kicks.
Leicester team news and lineup, injuries, and team news
The Foxes remain without full-back Ricardo Pereira and Ryan Bertrand but their injuries are beginning to ease, as are Jonny Evans, and Wilfred Ndidi nearing returning. After two excellent victories in the last two games and this week, it’s likely Brendan Rodgers will change this squad.
Manchester City team news, injuries, lineup choices
John Stones and Kyle Walker are out, while Erling Haaland remains a question mark. He was dismissed during the half-time break at Dortmund because he was not feeling well and was also injured to his foot. If Haaland is absent, Julian Alvarez could start. If Haaland isn’t in the lineup, PL Fantasy managers everywhere will release a scream, filled with anger and sadness.
