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Attendance: 54,415
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Premier League | Gameweek 18
Dec 21, 2019 at 5.30pm UK
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Reaction
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Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers hails "world-class" Kevin De Bruyne
Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers hails Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne as "world class" following his recent performances. Dec 23, 00:00
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Manchester City will keep fighting for the Premier League title - Benjamin Mendy
Pep Guardiola's side are 11 points adrift of Liverpool after an impressive win against second-placed Leicester.Dec 22, 10:00
Pep Guardiola hails "incredible" Kevin De Bruyne
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola hails Kevin De Bruyne following Saturday's 3-1 win over Leicester City.Dec 22, 09:36
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Guardiola praises Manchester City for playing it perfectly against Leicester
The Premier League champions overcame Jamie Vardy's goal to win at the Etihad Stadium.Dec 21, 21:25
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Kevin De Bruyne plays down injury concerns
Kevin De Bruyne insists that he only suffered cramp in the latter stages of Manchester City's 3-1 win over Leicester City.Dec 21, 21:12
The Match
Match Report
The hosts recovered from falling behind to run out comfortable winners.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League showdown between Manchester City and Leicester City, including predictions, team news and head-to-head records.
Predicted Lineups
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday's Premier League showdown with fellow high-flyers Leicester City at the Etihad Stadium.
Injuries & Suspensions
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League showdown with Leicester City.
Build-up
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Pep Guardiola backs Mikel Arteta for success at Arsenal
Pep Guardiola confirmed that City will not be looking to fill the gap Mikel Arteta will leave in his coaching staff.Dec 20, 15:41
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How Manchester City could line up against Leicester City
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday's Premier League showdown with fellow high-flyers Leicester City at the Etihad Stadium.Dec 19, 12:21
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Manchester City team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Leicester City
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League showdown with Leicester City.Dec 19, 10:17
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