Manchester City look to make their seventh win on the bounce in the Premier League this week when they host Leeds United. The match is scheduled for Tuesday at the Etihad Stadium with kickoff at 11 pm.
The Citizens managed a scrappy 1-0 win over Wolves during the weekend, whereas Leeds United lost three points after Chelsea’s last-minute penalty.
A highly controversial penalty earned the visitors a 1-0 win over Premier League leaders Man City, while A red card overshadowed Raul Jimenez’s win.
After some initial confusion and a remonstration from the veteran midfielder, Raheem Sterling was granted the opportunity to win the day from the penalty spot for handball, and the ex-Liverpool man calmly slotted home for his 100th Premier League goal.
Six wins on the bounce, only a single goal conceded, and all at the Etihad Stadium under Pep Guardiola’s watch. These numbers would be right at home on a power-house football team.
Chelsea’s spot-kick curse continued at Stamford Bridge on Saturday as Raphinha put Leeds United into the lead from the penalty spot before Mason Mount struck. It took a penalty brace from Jorginho to seal off the disappointing night for Marco Bielsa.
Leeds United did manage to hold Manchester City to a 1-1 draw at Elland Road before prevailing 2-1 at the Etihad during their eye-catching 2020-21 campaign.
Manchester City vs Leeds United Head to Head
Both sides have three games against each other, with each team picking one win. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Manchester City 1-0 Wolves
- RB Leipzig 2-1 Man City
- Watford 1-3 Man City
- Aston Villa 1-2 Man City
- Man City 2-1 West Ham
Away
- Chelsea 3-2 Leeds
- Leeds 2-2 Brentford
- Leeds 1-0 Crystal Palace
- Brighton 0-0 Leeds
- Tottenham 2-1 Leeds
Manchester City Team News
City is expected to be without Ferran Torres for eight weeks, while Ilkay Gundogan struggles with back pain after coming off against Wolves at the weekend.
First team players Phil Foden and Nathan Ake were both named on the bench for City’s weekend trip to West Ham, with both fit enough to play some part in the game.
Leeds United Team News
Leeds United’s injury problems have continued with the news that midfielder Kalvin Phillips is out for four weeks, while striker Patrick Bamford and defender Liam Cooper are unlikely to feature.
Prediction and Odds
There is no stopping City with Leeds United scrappy in their attack.
- Manchester City Win
- Goals Over 2.5
- Silva to Score
