Manchester City will be hoping to end a miserable recent run as they travel to battle it out Leicester in their last match in 2024.
Pep Guardiolathe glittering and richly decorated side have won just once in their last 13 games, with hopes of a fifth in a row Premier League title in tatters and sliding down the table accelerating.
The draw against Everton on Boxing Day represented another significant setback in the club’s woes rather illustrated by a tame penalty miss out of shape Erling Haalandand Guardiola admitted it investment may be required January to stop the rot.
Will a trip to the East Midlands offer a respite? Leicester endured their difficult festive period after a promising start below Ruud van Nistelrooya 3-0 defeat by fellow relegation battlers Wolves followed a somewhat more predictable defeat against Liverpool to leave them in the top three.
Follow all the latest from the King Power Stadium on our live blog below:
Early Man City team news
Ederson, John Stones, Kyle Walker and Jack Grealish are all doubts while Kevin De Bruyne could start after being on the substitutes’ bench against Everton.
Man City XI: Ortega; Lewis, Akanji, Ake, Guardiol; Kovačić, Silva; Doku, De Bruyne, Foden; Haaland
Luke Baker29 December 2024 12:31
Early Leicester squad news
Jamie Vardy missed Leicester’s defeat by Liverpool on Boxing Day but could return to the starting XI on Sunday. However, centre-back Wout Faes is still a doubt.
Leicester XI: Stolarczyk; Justin, Coady, Vestergaard, Kristiansen; Winks, Soumare; Buonanotte, El Khannouss, Mavididi; Vardy
Luke Baker29 December 2024 12:25
When Leicester – Man City
Leicester v Man City is set to kick off at 14:30 GMT on Sunday 29 December at the King Power Stadium.
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Luke Baker29 December 2024 12:20
Everything you need to know about Leicester v Man City
Manchester City will be looking for their first win since early December when they travel to Leicester City this afternoon.
The Foxes took an early lead at league leaders Liverpool on Boxing Day but eventually succumbed to a 3-1 defeat that leaves them in the relegation zone.
Erling Haaland missed a second-half penalty on Boxing Day as City dropped more points in a 1-1 draw with Everton, extending their impressive run to one win in 13 matches. Pep Guardiola’s side find themselves outside the top four in their final game of 2024.
Here’s everything you need to know:
Luke Baker29 December 2024 12:15