There are some exciting fixtures to look forward to in the English Premier League this weekend. One of which takes place on Saturday evening at the King Power Stadium as Leicester City host Manchester City.
The Foxes are currently in 3rd place in the Premier League, 4 points behind Manchester City so this is a very important game in terms of who could finish runners-up this season.
Leicester City come into the match having picked up a point in their previous Premier League game at Wolverhampton Wanderers. It was a game which was expected to produce goals but some wasteful finishing from Wolves plus good defending from Leicester City saw the match end 0-0.
That result means Leicester City are undefeated in 4 of their last 5 games in all competitions. They have won 2 of those 5 matches, one of which was a 4-1 home victory against West Ham United in the Premier League. Leicester City are undefeated in their last 3 Premier League games, drawing 2-2 at home with Chelsea in addition to the two results highlighted above.
However, having previously enjoyed a good run of wins at home, Leicester City have won only one of their last 5 Premier League matches at the King Power Stadium. They have tasted defeat at the hands of Liverpool and Southampton plus were held to a 1-1 draw by Norwich City. Trends show over 2.5 goals have been scored in each of their last 4 home Premier League games and both teams have scored in 4 of their last 5.
Manchester City played their rearranged fixture against West Ham United on Wednesday night in the Premier League and recorded a 2-0 home win. It was an important victory for The Citizens as they lost both their previous matches. The defeats came at home against Manchester United in the League Cup semi-final and away against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.
Manchester City are undefeated in 6 of their last 7 Premier League games. In addition to the win over West Ham United they have defeated Sheffield United and Everton at home plus Aston Villa and Sheffield United away. Trends show Manchester City have won 3 of their last 5 away Premier League matches including a good 3-0 victory at Arsenal. Manchester City have seen over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of their last 8 away league games and both teams have scored in 5 of those 8 matches.
Looking ahead to the team news and Leicester City are without the suspended midfielder Hamza Choudhury. With Nampalys Mendy injured they will be hoping Wilfred Ndidi recovers from a knee injury.
Manchester City are without Raheem Sterling who has a hamstring injury and Leroy Sane remains a doubt. it will be interesting to see who Pep Guardiola selects with Real Madrid approaching in the Champions League.
This has the makings of a very entertaining game and it wouldn't be a surprise to see over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring. Much will depend on the team selection of Manchester City but if they are at full strength, they should come through to win the match.