Manchester City won against Leicester City in the 19th week of the 2024/2025 Premier League at the King Power Stadium, Sunday (29/12/2024).
This match was fierce. Because Leicester was able to trouble Man City.
City’s goals were scored by Savinho and Erling Haaland. The Citizens have now finally returned to winning ways after never winning in their last five matches.
This result makes City collect 31 points from 19 matches and they are now in fifth place in the 2024/2025 Premier League standings. Meanwhile, Leicester is in 18th position with a collection of 14 points.
Manchester City immediately tried to break through Leicester City’s defense. However, Leicester also tried to counterattack the visitors.
In the seventh minute, City got a good chance from Haaland’s kick in the penalty box. However, the ball was still blocked by the Leicester goalkeeper.
In the 19th minute, Leicester got a chance from Vardy’s action. He fired a shot from a difficult angle. However, the ball was still secured by Ortega.
In the 21st minute, City had another chance. This time from Foden’s powerful shot from outside the penalty box. The ball that was heading to the right side was still saved by Stolarczyk. However, the rebound was pounced on by Savinho into a goal. 0-1!
In the 28th minute, City threatened again, this time from Haaland. He headed the ball in the middle of the penalty box but the threat was still neutralized by the Leicester goalkeeper again.
In the 37th minute, Leicester could threaten back. Justin fired a shot from inside the penalty box after receiving a pass from Vardy. But the ball was still secured by Ortega.
A minute later, Leicester almost scored a goal from Buonanotte’s header. But the ball only touched the left goalpost.
In the end, no more goals were scored until halftime. Leicester City 0-1 Manchester City.
In the second half, Manchester City immediately stepped on the gas. So did Leicester City.
The duel was fierce and tough. Both teams often committed violations and as a result, they had difficulty creating opportunities at the beginning of the second half.
Both teams finally tried to change their strategy as the match entered the middle of the second half. This effort paid off for City.’
In the 74th minute, Haaland scored with a header from inside the penalty box. He utilized Savinho’s cross from outside the penalty box in the left halfspace. 0-2!
Leicester then tried hard to score a reply goal. In the 78th minute, Vardy tried to release a shot from the right side of the penalty box but the ball was still blocked by City’s defense.
Leicester City tried to change their tactics. But until the end they couldn’t score a reply goal at all. Manchester City won 0-2.
