Title-chasing Manchester City will take on Leeds this Saturday, with Pep Guardiola’s team eager to apply pressure on Arsenal.
WATCH — Leeds vs Manchester City
Leeds, however, come into this match in impressive form under Daniel Farke, having lost only twice in their last 14 league outings since a 3-2 defeat to Manchester City in November. Their second-half performance and tactical adjustments in that game marked a turning point for the team. Last weekend, Leeds held Aston Villa to a 1-1 draw, conceding a late equalizer, but they have been quite formidable against top teams this season. The atmosphere at Elland Road is expected to be electric as they strive for Premier League safety.
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City claimed a 2-1 victory over Newcastle last weekend, prompting jubilant celebrations from Guardiola and his squad as they look to close the gap on Arsenal in the title race. With the opportunity to cut Arsenal’s lead to two points ahead of their match against Chelsea on Sunday, City finds themselves in familiar territory in the title race, fueled by January signings Marc Guehi and Antoine Semenyo, who have boosted their championship ambitions.
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How to watch Leeds vs Manchester City live, stream link and start time
Kick-off time: 12:30 PM ET on Saturday (February 28)
Venue: Elland Road — Leeds, Yorkshire
TV Channel: NBC
Streaming: Live stream on NBC.com & Stream live on Peacock
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Leeds team news, focus
Noah Okafor will miss the match due to a hamstring injury, affecting Leeds’ attacking depth. Farke is expected to use a 3-5-1-1 formation, with USMNT star Brenden Aaronson playing a supporting role to Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Leeds will aim to score early to energize Elland Road and capitalize on any mistakes made by City on the counter-attack.
Manchester City team news, focus
Mateo Kovacic and Josko Gvardiol remain sidelined with long-term injuries, while Max Alleyne and Jeremy Doku are uncertain for the match. City’s lineup is largely stable, with a solid back four and midfield setup. Semenyo and O’Reilly are effectively supporting Erling Haaland in the attack.
Leeds vs Manchester City prediction
This match has the potential for an upset, and if Leeds can take the lead, it will pose a significant challenge for City. Predicting a draw: Leeds 2-2 Manchester City.
