Lineups revealed as champions look for rare win

Manchester City would have to pull off one of the greatest comebacks of all time if they were to win the Premier League title from their position.

But the only thing that will be on Pep Guardiola’s mind is to win a single game, this time against Leicester.

The Foxes welcome the champions to the King Power Stadium knowing they are vulnerable and head coach Ruud van Nistelrooy will sense an opportunity.

With just one win in 13, City must start winning or face the prospect of dropping into the bottom half of the table.

Read on to find out how the two teams line up for this intriguing affair.

Leicester line-up

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— Leicester City (@LCFC) December 29, 2024

There is some welcome news for Leicester in attack today as Van Nistelrooy has made a few more changes.

Jakub Stolarczyk continues in goal for the Foxes, with Victor Kristiansen, Jannik Vestergaard, Conor Coady and James Justin at the back.

Harry Winks lines up alongside Boubakary Soumare in midfield.

A three of Stephy Mavididi, Facundo Buonanotte and Bilal El Khaannous sit up front.

And Jamie Vardy returns as the starting striker.

Manchester City line-up

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XI | Ortega Moreno, Lewis, Akanji, Ake, Gvardiol, Kovacic, De Bruyne (C), Bernardo, Savinho, Foden, Haaland

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— Manchester City (@ManCity) December 29, 2024

City have formed a very attacking team.

Stefan Ortega continues in goal, with Rico Lewis at right-back, while Manuel Akanji, Nathan Ake and Josko Gvardiol make up the rest of the defence.

Mateo Kovacic holds on for the champions with Bernardo Silva and Kevin De Bruyne up front.

Savinho is on the right and Phil Foden is on the left.

As usual, Erling Haaland leads the line.