team news
Kevin De Bruyne, Phil Foden, Riyad Mahrez and John Stones all come into the starting XI as Pep Guardiola makes four changes for the visit of Leeds United.
The returning quartet replace Ilkay Gundogan, Gabriel Jesus and Raheem Sterling, who drop to the bench and Joao Cancelo, who is suspended after collecting five yellow cards this term
Kyle Walker is short of full fitness and also misses out alongside long-term absentee Ferran Torres, which means there is no recognised right-back in the XI.
CITY: Ederson, Dias (C), Stones, Laporte, Zinchenko, Rodrigo, De Bruyne, Bernardo, Mahrez, Foden, Grealish.
SUBS: Steffen, Ake, Sterling, Gundogan, Jesus, Fernandinho, Egan-Riley, Palmer, Wilson-Esbrand.
LEEDS: Meslier, Dallas, Ayling, Llorente, Firpo, Shackleton, Forshaw, Harrison, Raphinha, Roberts, James
SUBS: Klaesson, Gelhardt, Cresswell, Drameh, Summerville, Greenwood, Klich, McCarron, Jenkins.
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When and where
Manchester City welcome Leeds United to the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday 14 December with kick-off scheduled for 20:00 (UK).
The match will be broadcast live in the UK on BT Sport 2 and the BT Sport App, while our global TV listings at the foot of this page will show how to tune in around the world.
Man City App coverage
As always, the official Man City app will provide comprehensive matchday coverage of our clash with Leeds throughout the evening.
Our Matchday Centre begins two hours prior to kick-off, combining analysis, stats and social media reaction with minute-by-minute updates throughout the evening.
From 19:00, Matchday Live gets underway on all our digital platforms, with special guests Shaun Goater and Shaun Wright-Phillips offering their expert insight before, during and after the action.
At kick-off, live commentary from the Etihad Stadium with Alistair Mann and former City captain Andy Morrison can also be found on the app, while those with push notifications turned on will also be alerted to the latest team news and when any goals go in.
But our matchday offering doesn’t end there, with a comprehensive report on proceedings and post-match reaction from Pep Guardiola and players alike available to access soon after full time.
You can also enjoy highlights from the match later in the evening, while those with a CITY+ subscription can also enjoy a full-match replay of our clash with Leeds from midnight after the game.
Matchday Live
Shaun Goater and Shaun Wright-Phillips will be special guests on Matchday Live for our clash with Leeds United.
The former City duo will preview the game from 19:00, with our live show available to enjoy on all digital platforms, including our Matchday Centre.
They will then return at both half-time and following the game’s conclusion to assess our performance and react to the post-match thoughts of Pep Guardiola and a player.
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Interaction from viewers is always encouraged on Matchday Live, so if you want to ask Goater and Wright-Phillips a question, send a WhatsApp to: +447537186538.
Matchday Live is a must-watch for any supporter looking to enjoy City-centric coverage of each and every match involving Pep Guardiola’s men.
Pep Guardiola preview
“(Leeds) is one of the toughest opponents. They play every week in a special unique way and we play against the special and unique way just two times a year.
“It is completely different to other opponents. They are going to play in a way we are not used to in these kinds of games.
“At the same time, it is at the Etihad, we know a lot of people will be there and we want to do a good game tomorrow.
“(Patrick) Bamford was injured for a long time now. Kalvin Phillips, too. A few important players. But if there is one person who doesn’t complain about what happens, it is Marcelo.
“He loves to work when the situation is tough. You have seen the stats and style.
“There is no game where they don’t create more chances than the opponent. We will have to adapt to try and do what we want to do.”
Last time out
Raheem Sterling grabbed his 100th Premier League goal as City edged out Wolves 1-0 at the Etihad Stadium.
The England winger completed his century with a composed penalty after Bernardo Silva’s cross had been handled by Joao Moutinho inside the area.
It was also a memorable afternoon for Ederson, who clocked up a century of clean sheets for the Club as a result of his latest shut out.
The visitors had been reduced to ten men on the stroke of half-time after Raul Jimenez was shown two yellow cards in quick succession, but still made Pep Guardiola‘s men work for our three points.
Form Guide
City come into Tuesday’s clash off the back of six successive Premier League victories.
Pep Guardiola‘s men sit top of the table and boast the best defensive record in the English top flight, conceding on just nine occasions so far this season.
A stoppage time penalty denied Leeds a share of the spoils away to Chelsea in their last outing, which also would have extended their unbeaten run to four matches.
The visitors are currently 15th in the Premier League, five points above the relegation zone.
Previous meeting
A stoppage time winner from Stuart Dallas saw City fall to a 2-1 defeat at the Etihad Stadium in last season’s encounter with Leeds.
The visitors registered just two shots on the City goal across the 90 minutes, but Dallas was twice on target to consign Pep Guardiola’s men to only our fourth defeat of the Premier League season.
Ferran Torres had brought City level with 15 to play thanks to a clinical finish from Bernardo Silva’s pass, but a smash and grab win for Leeds was secured following a swift stoppage time counter.
Ticket Information
A limited number of tickets and hospitality packages are still available for our clash with Leeds.
For further information on how to secure your seat, click here.
Match Officials
Referee: Paul Tierney
Assistants: Constantine Hatzidakis, Neil Davies
Fourth official: Mike Dean
VAR: Darren England
Assistant VAR: Derek Eaton.
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