Manchester City vs Leicester City LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Manchester City face Leicester City today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Manchester City vs Leicester City
Leicester City have not had a shot on target so far in this game.
Manchester City vs Leicester City
After Savinho sees a shot blocked by Faes inside the box, City still seem determined to grab another goal before the break. Doku tries to drive to the left byline, but the defence knock it out for a corner on that side.
Manchester City vs Leicester City
Leicester survive further pressure as first Vardy heads behind for another set piece, and then Hermansen claims the following delivery.
Manchester City vs Leicester City
SAVE! Hermansen punches the near post ball out but City are quick to drive forward once again. Grealish slips the ball back from the left for Savinho and Hermansen tips over excellently!
Manchester City vs Leicester City
The resulting free-kick from the right comes in and City continue to buzz about the Leicester box. Activity culminates with Doku going tumbling, yet referee England is unmoved as he awards City a corner on the left.
Manchester City vs Leicester City
City fly forward once again, yet despite continued hyperactivity in the Leicester box, Savinho can only slam his effort comfortably over.
Manchester City vs Leicester City
Manchester City have scored 34 first-half goals in 30 games, more than any other team in the Premier League this season.
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