Leicester City Face Daunting Trip to Etihad Against Manchester City

MANCHESTER, England – Leicester City travel to the Etihad Stadium tonight in desperate need of a turnaround as they take on Premier League champions Manchester City.

Ruud van Nistelrooy’s side enter the match in abysmal form, having lost 13 of their last 14 league games, a slump that has left them 19th in the table and staring at near-certain relegation. Following Wolves’ 1-0 victory over West Ham on Tuesday, the Foxes now find themselves 12 points from safety, needing a miracle to preserve their Premier League status.

With just two away wins all season, Leicester face a monumental task against Pep Guardiola’s City, who are battling for a top-four finish. The Citizens, currently fifth, remain in a heated race for Champions League qualification, with only five points separating fourth-placed Chelsea and 10th-placed Bournemouth.

At the weekend, City defeated Bournemouth to book their place in the FA Cup semi-finals for a remarkable seventh straight season.

Leicester City Team News & Predicted Lineup

Leicester manager Ruud van Nistelrooy has received a boost with the possible return of Ricardo Pereira, who missed the 3-0 defeat to Manchester United before the international break.

However, the Foxes remain without Abdul Fatawu, who is sidelined for the rest of the season due to an ACL injury, while Harry Souttar continues his recovery from a ruptured Achilles tendon, which ended his loan spell at Sheffield United prematurely.

Predicted Leicester XI vs Manchester City

Formation: 5-4-1
🧤 Goalkeeper: Hermansen
🛡 Defenders: Justin, Faes, Coady, Okoli, Kristiansen
⚡ Midfielders: Ndidi, Soumaré, Buonanotte, El Khannouss
🎯 Forward: Vardy

Match Details

📅 Fixture: Manchester City vs Leicester City
📍 Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester
⏰ Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2025
🕖 Kick-off: 19:45 BST

With Manchester City chasing Champions League football and Leicester City fighting for survival, this fixture could be pivotal at both ends of the Premier League table. Can the Foxes defy the odds, or will City’s firepower prove too much?