Leeds United v Manchester City, the Premier League Round of 17, is scheduled for Wednesday, December 28 from 10:00pm at Elland Road live on Digi Sport 1 and Prima Sport 1.
Leeds United and Manchester City round off the Boxig Day stage with a match that at first glance seems out of proportion, but which could bring many surprises.
Leeds United were 15th before the competitive break caused by the World Cup in Qatar, with 15 points from 14 games, but with two wins in their last three league games, 2-1 at Liverpool (d) and 4-3 at Bournemouth ( ) before 3-4 with Tottenham (d).
Despite the positive developments in the aforementioned matches, Jesse Marsh’s side are fighting for relegation (they are just two points above the red line) and the first match after the resumption of the season will be difficult, against Manchester City. , a big favorite for the title of champion.
The American coach of the Peacocks relies more than ever on Spanish forward Rodrigo, the team’s top scorer and fourth in the league with nine goals.
Manchester City are second in the Premier League with 32 points from 14 games (five behind leaders Arsenal) and have won three and lost two of their last five league games.
Pep Guardiola’s side returned to the competition in style to beat Liverpool (a) 3-2 in the last 16 of the EFL Cup in midweek.
The Citizens have the best attack in the Premier League with 40 goals and are behind the league’s top scorer Erling Haaland, the Norwegian forward, who already has 18 goals.
Manchester City also average 2.85 goals per game this season, but away from home they average 1.7 goals per game.
Pep Guardiola has extended his contract with Manchester City until the summer of 2025, with the previous deal expiring in June 2023.
“I discussed the future with my wife and the idea was to finish this season and the mandate. But in the end, they convinced me, and I will continue to work for another two years,” said the coach of the Catalans.
In the previous season, Manchester City thrashed Leeds United 7-0 at the Etihad Stadium and 4-0 in the second leg at Elland Road.
Superbet offers odds of 1.42 for Haaland to score anytime prediction: Haaland will score regardless of score and minutes in Leeds United vs Manchester City.
| Leeds United – Manchester City | Haaland | ||
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| Share it | 1.42 |
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Source: Hot News
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