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Leeds United – Manchester City
The 2022 World Cup in Qatar is history and with Argentina there was ultimately a more than deserving world champion. The debate about the best player of all time should finally be over with Lionel Messi’s title win and now the focus can be turned back to the European top leagues. Between Christmas and New Year, the ball will be rolling in the Premier League and on Wednesday we can look forward to the duel between Leeds United and the reigning champions Man City. Find out who could come out on top here in our Leeds United – Man City tip.
If we take a closer look at the Premier League table, we see the Sky Blues in third place with 32 points. Even though Pep Guardiola’s men still have two games less than leaders Arsenal, the gap is already a whopping eight points. The upcoming opponents from Leeds are currently on 15 points and thus in 15th place. Coach Jeese Marsch’s team has won two of its last five games. Before the World Cup break, however, they suffered a 4-3 defeat against Tottenham.
Leeds United – Man City info:
– Date & Time: 28/12/2022, 21:00.
– Venue: Elland Road, Leeds
– Competition: Premier League, Matchday 17
– TV coverage: Sky
Leeds United Form & Balance Check
If we take a closer look at the last few weeks or rather the games before the World Cup break, then Leeds United fans should truly not have been dissatisfied. Especially the two victories over Bournemouth and the great FC Liverpool made them sit up and take notice. The last game was the duel with Spurs from London. Leeds were beaten 4-3 by Tottenham in a spectacular match. All in all, the team from Elland Road is on target. The goal this year is once again to stay in the league and if the peacocks end up in 15th place, then everyone will certainly be happy.
Watch out for Man City
Looking at Leeds United’s bare numbers, the defence in particular needs to improve. Even though there are teams that have had to swallow significantly more goals with the 26 conceded, the defence is considered a bit of an Achilles heel. On Wednesday evening, Manchester City, the goal factory (40 goals) of the Premier League, awaits Leeds United. If we look at the last two games, there is no hope for the underdogs from Elland Road. Leeds were beaten 4-0 and 7-0 twice last term
Leeds United facts & analysis
– 15 points from 16 games, 15th place.
– Last lost 3:4 against Spurs
– Won 2 of last 3 games
Man City form & balance check
The Skyblues from Manchester don’t know the feeling of not being on top of the Premier League. Due to the fact that the direct competition from Newcastle and London was already active on Monday, it is currently only enough for England’s serial champion to be in third place. City are already eight points behind Arsenal FC and in the Gunners’ current form, Pep Guardiola’s team cannot afford any slip-ups. After all, there was a victory in the League Cup against LFC in the first game after the World Cup. In the end, it was 3:2 for the Sky Blues.
Haaland just keep going
If the bare numbers are anything to go by, Erling Haaland is still well on his way into the Premier League history books. The Norwegian has also taken the island by storm and the numbers don’t allow for any other summary. In 25 games for his new employers, Haaland has an incredible 30 goals and four assists. Looking ahead to the coming weeks, the Norwegian must continue to perform as well as he has so far. After Leeds, there’s a game against Everton FC and then two in a row against Chelsea FC.
Man City facts & analysis
– In 3rd place with 32 points.
– Last lost 1:2 against Brentford
– Won 3 of last 4 matches
Predicted line-up – last update on 27 December 2022
Leeds United will field an attacking 4-3-3 in their upcoming fixture. Jesse Marsch will have to do without Tyler Adams. The US boy was sent off in the last game against Spurs. Rodrigo should once again provide the goals against City. The Spaniard scored a brace against Tottenham. The upcoming opponents from Manchester will also play in a 4-3-3. Ederson will again replace Ortega between the posts. Walker and Cancelo will play on the flanks. De Bryune will set the pace in midfield. Haaland is flanked in attack by Mahrez and Foden.
Leeds United – Man City direct comparison & stats
Both teams have faced each other in 106 games so far. City won 46 of them, Leeds 42 games and in addition there are 18 draws.
– Man City have scored in each of their last 7 matches.
– The winner of the last encounter was Man City
– The average of goals scored by these two teams is 4
– Leeds have always conceded a goal in their last 11 matches
