PREVIEW: Man City v Leeds United – Sam Allardyce Tests Guardiola in First Match, Team news & Match Info

Premier League :- Leeds United, led by newly recruited coach Sam Allardyce, is a guest at the Etihad Stadium today.

The defending champions are already one point ahead of Arsenal, and a win over Leeds tonight would put them four points ahead.

Leeds United boss Sam Allardyce will be looking to cause Pep Guardiola a headache today, with the club in 17th place and just above goal difference.

Updates from both teams

Pep Guardiola has a fit squad, with the exception of Kevin De Bruyne, who trained last but will be checked before the game.

Walker, Dias, and Ake will form the back three, with John Stones filling in at midfield with Rodri.

Mahrez and Grealish can once again start on the sides of the attack, while Alvarez and Gundogan will be behind Haaland if De Bruyne is out.

Leeds will be missing Tyler Adams, Stuart, Dallas, and Luis Sinisterra, and Allardyce will likely use a 4-4-2 system.

predicted lineups

Man City (3-4-2-1): Ederson; Walker, Dias, Ake; Mahrez, Rodri, Stones, Grealish; Gundogan, Alvarez; Haaland

Leeds United (4-4-2): Meslier; Ayling, Koch, Wober, Firpo; Harrison, McKennie, Roca, Summerville; Bamford, Gnonto

Session Information

Competition: Premier League

Stadium: Etihad Stadium

Time: 3:00 pm Gmt

Referee: Andrew Madley