Manchester City vs Leicester live: Latest score from the Etihad Stadium where Jamie Vardy and Sergio Aguero start

Follow the latest from the Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium

David Hughes
Saturday 06 February 2016 08:24 EST
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Manchester City fans sit in the stands at the Etihad Stadium ahead of the match against Leicester
Manchester City fans sit in the stands at the Etihad Stadium ahead of the match against Leicester (Getty Images)

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Manchester City host Leicester knowing that a victory will take them top of the Premier League, although the Foxes will hope to upset the odds and stretch their lead at the top of the table to five points. Follow the latest here.

  • Jesus Navas joins lengthy City injury list after suffering hamstring strain
  • Kevin De Bruyne, Vincent Kompany and Samir Nasri all sidelined
  • Eliaquim Mangala and Wilfried Bony also unavailable
  • Jeffrey Schlupp and Matty James the only injury absentees for Foxes
  • Match is too soon for new signing Daniel Amartey to be included

Teams:

Manchester City: Hart, Zabaleta, Otamendi, Demichelis, Kolarov, Toure, Fernandinho, Silva, Delph, Sterling, Aguero.

Subs: Caballero, Clichy, Sagna, A.Garcia, Fernando, Celina, Iheanacho.

Leicester City: Schmeichel, Simpson, Morgan, Huth, Fuchs, Mahrez, Kanté, Drinkwater, Albrighton, Okazaki, Vardy.

Subs: Schwarzer, King, Gray, Ulloa, Dyer, Wasilewski, Chilwell.

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Today’s Premier League fixtures:

Leicester vs Manchester City – 12.45pm

Aston Villa vs Norwich – 3pm

Liverpool vs Sunderland – 3pm

Newcastle vs West Brom – 3pm

Stoke City vs Everton – 3pm

Swansea vs Crystal Palace – 3pm

Tottenham vs Watford – 3pm

Southampton vs West Ham – 5.30pm

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