Defeating the Host, The Citizens Return to Victory Tracks

Jakarta, Beritasatu.com – The Citizens visiting team returned to winning ways after beating the hosts 2-0 in the Leicester City vs Man City match, Sunday (29/12/2024) at the King Power Stadium.

The two goals that brought Man City to victory were scored by Savinho and Erling Haaland. This victory brought Pep Guardiola’s troops temporarily to fifth place with 31 points. Meanwhile, Leicester City is now in 18th position or third from bottom because they have only collected 14 points from 19 matches.

This was Man City’s first win in the last six matches in various championships. This was also their first win after beating Nottingham Forest on December 3 2024.

Away team The Citizens Erling Haaland again relied on his front line in the Leicester City vs Man City match in the continuation of the Premier League competition, Sunday (29/12/2024), at the King Power Stadium.

This Norwegian striker is supported by a line of midfielders consisting of Kevin De Bruyne, Mateo Kovacic, Bernardo Silva and Phil Foden. Savinho will be the anchor in midfield. Meanwhile, in the back line, Pep Guardiola placed Rico Lewis, Manuel Akanji, Nathan Aké and Josko Gvardiol. They guard goalkeeper Stefan Ortega.

Meanwhile in the host camp, Leicester City coach placed Jakub Stolarczyk as goalkeeper. The goalkeeper from Poland was accompanied by a back line consisting of James Justin, Conor Coady, Jannik Vestergaard and Victor Kristiansen.

Facundo Buonanotte and Harry Winks duet in the middle row. Meanwhile, the front line of Bilal El Khannouss, Boubakary Soumaré and Stephy Mavididi supports single striker Jammie Vardy.

Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City previously only managed one win in their last 13 matches in all competitions, including three consecutive defeats before being held 1-1 by Everton in the Boxing Day match. This is also the fourth draw for Pep Guardiola’s troops this season in the Premier League.

Leicester City is actually superior in ball possession to Man City, namely 56% compared to 46%. However, Man City is slightly superior in direct shots on goal, namely five to four.

Man City’s attempt to break through Leicester City’s goal was finally created when the match entered the 21st minute. The goal came from Phil Foden’s shot in the penalty box which was blocked by goalkeeper Jakub Stolarczyk. The Polish goalkeeper’s bounced ball was then used by Savinho to break into the hosts’ goal. The score 1-0 for Man City’s advantage lasted until the first half ended.

Entering the second half, both Leicester and Man City continued to try to score goals. The hosts’ second goal in the Leicester City vs Man City match was finally created in the 74th minute. This time the goal was scored by Erling Haaland after a goal drought in several matches. Man City’s 2-0 advantage lasted until the match was over.

Leicester City vs Man City line-up:

Leicester City (4-2-3-1): 41 Jakub Stolarczyk; 2 James Justin, 4 Conor Coady, 23 Jannik Vestergaard, 16 Victor Kristiansen; 40 Facundo Buonanotte, 8 Harry Winks; 11 Bilal El Khannouss, 24 Boubakary Soumaré, 10 Stephy Mavididi; 9 Jamie Vardy

Manchester City (4-1-4-1): 18 Stefan Ortega; 82 Rico Lewis, 25 Manuel Akanji, 6 Nathan Aké, 24 Josko Gvardiol; 26 Savinho; 17 Kevin De Bruyne, 8 Mateo Kovacic, 20 Bernardo Silva, 47 Phil Foden; 9 Erling Haaland