Manchester City will look to snap a rare two-game losing streak when they host struggling Leeds United at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.
Pep Guardiola’s side find themselves in unfamiliar territory after defeats to Newcastle and Bayer Leverkusen saw them slip seven points behind leaders Arsenal. Consequently, they need a result to reignite their title challenge. They face a Leeds team in perilous form, having lost five of their last six matches to drop into the relegation zone.
Manchester City vs Leeds United – Match Preview and Team News
- Date: Saturday, 29 November 2025
- Kick-off: 3:00 pm GMT
- Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester
- Referee: Peter Bankes
- VAR: Robert Jones
- Last Meeting: Manchester City 2-1 Leeds United, 6 May 2023, Premier League
Team News
Manchester City
Pep Guardiola has ruled out influential midfielder Rodri, who is not yet ready to return from a hamstring injury. He joins Mateo Kovačić on the sidelines. However, the manager is expected to recall his heavy hitters after rotation backfired in midweek. Erling Haaland, Rúben Dias, and Phil Foden are all set to return to the starting XI.
Leeds United
Daniel Farke is dealing with a midfield crisis. Anton Stach is out due to concussion protocols, while Sean Longstaff faces a long spell on the sidelines with a calf injury. Furthermore, defender Sebastiaan Bornauw remains a major doubt. Lukas Nmecha is expected to keep his place up front against his former club.
Form
Manchester City
City’s aura of invincibility has taken a hit with consecutive defeats in the league and Europe. Despite these setbacks, their home league form remains imperious. They have won their last five Premier League matches at the Etihad, scoring 16 goals in the process. Moreover, they have won 23 of their last 25 games against promoted sides.
Leeds United
The Whites are in freefall, sitting 18th in the table after three consecutive defeats. Worryingly, they have conceded in each of their last nine league games. Although they have opened the scoring in their last two matches, they failed to hold on for a result in either.
Predicted Lineups
Manchester City predicted XI: Donnarumma; Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly; Bernardo, Gonzalez; Cherki, Foden, Doku; Haaland
Leeds United predicted XI: Perri; Bogle, Rodon, Struijk, Gudmundsson; Gruev, Ampadu, Tanaka; James, Nmecha, Gnonto
How to watch Manchester City vs Leeds United?
This match will not be broadcast live in the UK due to the 3:00 pm GMT Saturday blackout. Highlights will be available on BBC’s Match of the Day at 10:30 pm GMT.
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