Leicester City vs Man City – Probable Lineups, team news: Star man returns after collapsing last week, Guardiola facing defensive headache

Manchester City take on Leicester City at the King Power Stadium hoping to hold onto if not extend their eight point lead at the top of the Premier League table.

City have dropped just two points after 11 games and have 31 points including a plus-31 goal difference.

Guardiola welcomes back Sergio Aguero who collapsing at half-time during Argentina’s clash with Nigeria.

Midfielder of Turkish origin Ilkay Gundogan has returned from international duty and is match fit.

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Gundogan is in contention for a starting role against the Foxes.

Guardiola is however, facing problems in defence.

Otamendi is suspended and Delph could miss the game with a calf injury.

Captain Vincent Kompany also has a calf injury but has a chance of returning. Left-back Benjamin Mendy is however, out long term.

Leicester meanwhile are without defender Robert Huth (knee) while midfielder Matty James is could miss the game with an Achilles problem.

Leicester City vs Man City Predicted line-ups

Leicester City starting XI: Schmeichel; Simpson, Morgan, Maguire, Fuchs; Mahrez, Ndidi, King, Gray; Okazaki; Vardy

Manchester City starting XI: Ederson; Walker, Stones, Mangala, Danilo; De Bruyne, Gundogan; Silva, Sterling, Sane, Jesus