Manchester City vs Leicester preview: Top two meet in must-see clash at the Etihad

A look ahead to the Premier League fixture at the Etihad Stadium

It’s a big game for…

N’Golo Kante: The energetic midfielder has been the lynchpin of Leicester’s title charge this season. With the Frenchman facing the likes of Yaya Toure and David Silva, he will have to be at his rip-roaring best to help the Foxes in a potentially title-defining match.

Best stat…

7: Leicester have been at the top of the Premier League for just seven game weeks this season, yet remain in pole position to lift the trophy come May.

Remember when…

Nicolas Otamendi tried to win a foul with this sensational contender for an Oscar in December at the King Power Stadium? Fortunately, referee Craig Pawson turned down the appeal.

Player to watch…

Jamie Vardy: The England international continued his rich vein of goalscoring form with a brace against Liverpool on Tuesday night. His first, a wonderful half-volley from 25 yards, signalled just how lethal the forward can be.

Past three-meetings…

Leicester 0 Manchester City 0, Premier League, December 2015

Manchester City 2 (Silva, Milner) Leicester 0, Premier League, March 2015

Leicester 0 Manchester City 1 (Lampard), Premier League, December 2014

Form guide…

Manchester City: DWDWWW

Leicester: DWDLWW

Vital information…

KICK-OFF TIME: Saturday, 12.45pm

TV: Live on BT Sport, highlights on BBC1