Manchester City return to Premier League action this week when they take on Leicester City.
It’s been a dreadful season for Manchester City but it could still end with a trophy after the Blues advanced to the FA Cup semi-finals this past weekend.
Pep Guardiola’s side came from behind to beat Bournemouth thanks to goals from Erling Haaland and Omar Marmoush.
A piece of silverware will go some way to salvaging the sorry season but there is a much bigger priority to attend to.
City are in a competitive race to secure a Champions League spot with the likes of Chelsea, Newcastle United, Brighton and even Fulham all in the running for fourth.
So, a win against lowly Leicester City is pivotal and here is everything you need to know about the fixture.
Manchester City vs Leicester City kick-off time
Manchester City vs Leicester City at the Etihad Stadium takes place on Wednesday, April 2, and kicks off at 7:45 pm.
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How to watch Man City vs Leicester
Despite not being subject to the UK’s 3 pm football blackout rule, this game will not be televised in the country.
Man City vs Leicester live stream
That means there will be no live stream available for the match, either, but BBC Radio Manchester will provide live commentary.
Man City vs Leicester City team news
Sunday’s win came at a cost as Haaland suffered an ankle injury that will now see him miss five to seven weeks of action, most of the rest of the season.
Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Guardiola said: “The doctors told me between five and seven weeks [out].
“So hopefully for the end of season and FIFA Club World Cup he will be ready.”
Rodri, John Stones, Nathan Ake, Oscar Bobb and Manuel Akanji all remained sidelined as well.
Leicester, meanwhile, are without Issahaku Fatawu, while Ricardo Pereira is a doubt.
| Position | Team | Played MP | Won W | Drawn D | Lost L | For GF | Against GA | Diff GD | Points Pts |
| 1 |  LiverpoolLiverpool | 29 | 21 | 7 | 1 | 69 | 27 | 42 | 70 |
| 2 |  ArsenalArsenal | 29 | 16 | 10 | 3 | 53 | 24 | 29 | 58 |
| 3 |  Nottm ForestNottingham Forest | 29 | 16 | 6 | 7 | 49 | 35 | 14 | 54 |
| 4 |  ChelseaChelsea | 29 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 53 | 37 | 16 | 49 |
| 5 | Man CityManchester City | 29 | 14 | 6 | 9 | 55 | 40 | 15 | 48 |
| 6 |  NewcastleNewcastle | 28 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 47 | 38 | 9 | 47 |
| 7 |  BrightonBrighton | 29 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 48 | 42 | 6 | 47 |
| 8 |  FulhamFulham | 29 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 43 | 38 | 5 | 45 |
| 9 |  Aston VillaAston Villa | 29 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 41 | 45 | -4 | 45 |
| 10 |  B’mouthBournemouth | 29 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 48 | 36 | 12 | 44 |
| 11 |  BrentfordBrentford | 29 | 12 | 5 | 12 | 50 | 45 | 5 | 41 |
| 12 |  Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace | 28 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 36 | 33 | 3 | 39 |
| 13 |  Man UtdManchester United | 29 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 37 | 40 | -3 | 37 |
| 14 |  TottenhamTottenham | 29 | 10 | 4 | 15 | 55 | 43 | 12 | 34 |
| 15 |  EvertonEverton | 29 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 32 | 36 | -4 | 34 |
| 16 |  West HamWest Ham | 29 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 33 | 49 | -16 | 34 |
| 17 |  WolvesWolves | 29 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 40 | 58 | -18 | 26 |
| 18 |  IpswichIpswich | 29 | 3 | 8 | 18 | 28 | 62 | -34 | 17 |
| 19 | LeicesterLeicester | 29 | 4 | 5 | 20 | 25 | 65 | -40 | 17 |
| 20 |  SouthamptonSouthampton | 29 | 2 | 3 | 24 | 21 | 70 | -49 | 9 |
Referee and officials
- Referee: Darren England
- Assistants: Gary Beswick, Natalie Aspinall
- Fourth official: Dean Whitestone
- VAR: James Bell
- Assistant VAR: Marc Perry
Prediction
As inconsistent as City are, even they should have absolutely no trouble in dispatching Leicester.
Ruud van Nistelrooy’s side are verging on hopeless and a team of City’s attacking might, even without Haaland, should easily dispatch them.
Prediction: Man City 4-0 Leicester City.
