39
14:10
Despite the inferiority that is evident, Leicester have to be commended for their defensive work. The Foxes hardly allowed the Citizens to finish clearly here. The fact that you can now at least develop yourself offensively a little encourages the home fans.
35
14:06
There are ten minutes left until the break and there are still no goals to report here. Even the really big opportunities have so far largely failed to materialise.
32
14:05
After winning the ball, Leicester can at least occasionally provide some relief through the center. However, there is still constant pressure from the citizens around these actions.
28
13:59
After winning the ball, De Bruyne marches forward and plays a one-two with Rodri. From 25 yards the Belgian just keeps at it, but his shot is too central and no problem for Ward.
25
13:56
But out of nowhere the chance for the Foxes! Tielemans has some space in the center and plays a strong pass into Vardy’s run. He has to wait, but then takes Barnes with him, who wins and closes the one on one with Stones. Ederson is wide awake and parries well against the low shot.
24
13:55
Leicester is mostly so deep that quick counterattacks are difficult to implement even after winning the ball. City also pushes very high against the ball and thus forces long balls again and again.
21
13:52
Jamie Vardy, and that makes the first 20 minutes clear, has managed to touch the ball so far. The Foxes attacker is most of the time not far from his own sixteen and defends the goal with his team.
17
1:48 p.m
The ball is crossed from the left into the middle where Leicester can’t really clear the ball. Bernardo Silva shoots straight from the backcourt, but Ward is there again and parries.
15
1:47 p.m
And so it may currently take a stroke of genius to crack the defense bar. And now Kevin De Bruyne, who plays an outstanding pass into the top, is responsible for such a goal. Alvarez appears clear in front of Ward, but is denied by the goalkeeper from the inside right.
12.
13:44
Of course, Man City tries to play it playfully, but one or the other cross flies into the Foxes’ penalty area. Without Erling Haaland, the right customer is still missing there.
8th.
13:39
It’s amazing how early City have complete control. With the exception of Ederson, almost all the players are deep in the Leicester half.
4.
13:34
In the usual style of the Citizens, the guests take direct command and play their possession football. But there is still no gap in the Foxes.
1.
13:31
Here we go! Manchester City starts and that in the light yellow away kit. The hosts, on the other hand, act in blue jerseys.
13:17
A look at the staff is particularly interesting at Manchester City today. A certain Erling Haaland is missing there on the game report sheet. The Norwegian took an injury with him from the Champions League game and therefore has to sit out today. He will be replaced by Julian Alvarez.
13:05
Unsurprisingly, Manchester has nothing to do with worries like those of Leicester City. The Citizens are playing a strong season, even if they are currently “only” greeting from second place. The reason for this is, among other things, the first defeat of the season, which was suffered two weeks ago in the top game against Liverpool. With a 3-1 win against Brigton and the 0-0 in Dortmund, which meant the group victory in the Champion League, Pep Guardiola’s men are back on track.
12:52
What Leicester has shown in recent weeks can safely be called a turnaround. After just one point from the first seven games, the Foxes were in very bad shape. The defense in particular caused the home side great concern, after all, they suffered hair-raising bankruptcies such as the 2:5 against Brighton or the 2:6 against Spurs. Apparently, however, the right conclusions have been drawn and a 180-degree turn has taken place. Ten points from the last five games and a goal difference of 11:2 in these games can be seen well and of course you are willing to confirm this upward trend against the champions.
12:41
Hello and welcome to the 14th match day of the Premier League. This Saturday, Leicester City and Manchester City face off in an early singles game. Kick-off is at 1:30 p.m.!