Premier League 2022-23: Manchester City VS Leeds United: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

The Blues seek to secure pivot position in the Premier League table with a win on Saturday.

Manchester City will take on Leeds United on the 6th of May, in a game that holds utmost importance in both ends of the table, as it is a fight between the table toppers and relegation-threatened Leeds. Here is a preview of Manchester City vs Leeds United.

City are in a complete state of euphoria, as they enjoy success domestically, as well as in Europe. The Blues’ win against West Ham on Wednesday, has once again taken them to the top of the table, and they can go out of the reach of their title race contenders Arsenal by gathering three points on Saturday.

For Leeds on the other hand, even a point would be like a blessing bestowed upon them, as they find themselves placed level on points with 18th place Nottingham Forest.

Kick Off: 

Saturday, 6-5-2023

3:00 pm BST ; 7:30 pm IST

Manchester City form in all competitions: W-W-W-W-D

Leeds United form in all competitions: L-D-L-L-L

Players to Watch

Manchester City: Erling Haaland

Erling Haaland has been in exceptional form coming into this game. He has scored 17 goals in his 10 games in all competitions, and also broke the Premier League record for the most goals scored in a single season in City’s recent victory against the Hammers. Everytime the Norwegian is on the pitch, he guarantees you goals, and on Saturday, against a poor Leeds United defense, we can once again see Haaland adding onto his record breaking tally.

Leeds United: Jack Harrison

Harrison is arguably one of the most impressive players in this Leeds United team. Although he might have his fair share of critics for his aerial prowess, the player guarantees you tons of quality on the wings. Harrison has seven assists in the Prem this season, and his expected assists (Xa) is 4.7 per game. 

Harrison’s involvement on Saturday will be crucial, and he will be responsible for feeding players like Bamford in the advanced positions of the pitch.

Match Facts

• The two teams last met two days prior to New Year’s Eve at Elland Road. City won that game by three goals to one.
• Last season Manchester City won both games against Leeds United (7-0 at home and 4-0 away).
• Manchester City haven't scored in 0 of their 16 home matches in the Premier League this season.

Injury and Team News

Kevin De Bruyne was sidelined for City’s last game against West Ham, but he can recover just in time for the Leeds fixture. But for now, his presence remains a bit doubtful.

Nathan Ake has made his way into the team, after being sidelined for a hamstring injury.

For Leeds, Stuart Dallas and Tyler Adams are injured and will very likely miss the game, whereas Luis Sinisterra may recover just in time for Saturday’s trip to Manchester.

Wober’s injury issues has once again come to haunt him, as he was forced to leave the pitch in Leeds’s last game against the Cherries, and his presence in the team sheet is currently doubtful. 

Head to Head record

Matches - 14

Manchester City - 7

Draw - 4

Leeds United - 3

Predicted lineup

Manchester City predicted lineup: 

Ederson, Walker, Stones, Dias, Ake, Rodrigo, Bernardo, Mahrez, Alvarez, Grealish, Haaland

Leeds United predicted lineup: 

Meslier; Ayling, Koch, Cooper, Firpo; McKennie, Roca; Harrison, Rodrigo, Summerville; Bamford

Prediction for Manchester City VS Leeds United

The game between City and Leeds will be a cagey affair at the start, and City will take some time to adapt, but they will soon find their foothold on the game, after which it will be a one sided show by the Cityzens. 

Leeds might find their way back with a goal, but there is nothing that they will be able to do about City’s formidable attack. 

Prediction: Manchester City 4 - 2 Leeds United

Live telecast details

India – Star Sports Select 1 and Star Sports Select 2, Disney+ Hotstar.

UK – BT Sport, BT Sports App

US – NBC, USA Network.

Nigeria – SportLemon.tv.