Manchester City vs Leicester Preview: Latest Team News & Match Info
Manchester City vs Leicester Preview: Must-Win Match for Top-Four Hopes
Manchester City vs Leicester preview begins with the hosts returning to Premier League action on Wednesday evening at the Etihad Stadium. With Champions League qualification still up for grabs, Pep Guardiola’s men are aiming to continue their momentum following a dramatic FA Cup victory.
Leicester arrive desperately needing points, as their recent form has dragged them into a fierce relegation battle.
Manchester City return to Premier League action on Wednesday evening as they welcome Leicester City to the Etihad Stadium. With Champions League qualification still up for grabs, Pep Guardiola’s side will be aiming to maintain momentum following their FA Cup semi-final qualification.
Manchester City
City’s 2-1 comeback win over Bournemouth in the FA Cup marked their seventh straight semi-final appearance — a testament to Guardiola’s squad depth and consistency. Rising academy star Nico O’Reilly played a key role, assisting both Haaland and Marmoush after coming off the bench.
With the club currently 5th in the league, this Manchester City vs Leicester clash is a vital chance to keep pace with top-four rivals and send a strong message before the season’s final stretch.
Leicester
Leicester City come into this fixture winless in their last seven, and currently sit 19th in the table. Only Southampton have conceded more goals this season, and the Foxes have managed just one goal in their recent matches.
They face a monumental task at the Etihad — a ground where they have struggled in the past — and their Premier League status is now hanging by a thread.
Last Meeting – A Confident Win for City
Leicester 0–2 Manchester City – 29 December 2024
Goals from Savinho and Haaland secured a professional win in the reverse fixture. Despite Leicester creating a few decent chances, City were dominant and showed their class throughout the match.
Looking Ahead to Wednesday’s Clash
With that win still fresh in memory, Manchester City now prepare to face Leicester at home. Fans will expect a strong showing to solidify top-four ambitions and continue a positive run in both domestic competitions.
Match Information
- Venue: Etihad Stadium
- Kick-Off: 19:45 GMT
- Date: Wednesday, 2 April 2025
Predicted Lineups
Manchester City: Ederson; Lewis, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly; Kovacic, Gonzalez; Doku, De Bruyne, Savinho; Marmoush.
Leicester: Hermansen; Justin, Faes, Coady, Okoli, Kristiansen; Ndidi, Soumare; Buonanotte, El Khannouss, Vardy.
Match Officials
- Referee: Darren England
- Assistants: Gary Beswick & Natalie Aspinall
- Fourth Official: Dean Whitestone
- VAR: James Bell
- Assistant VAR: Marc Perry
