Manchester City faces Leeds United this Saturday, November 29, 2025, in the 13th round of Premier League, at Etihad Stadium, at Manchester. The game takes place at 12pm local British time, equivalent to 9am in Brasília. Após two recent defeats, the Pep Guardiola team is looking for recovery against a Leeds team in the relegation zone.
The match brings together two clubs with a rich history, but different moments in the season. City, third place with 22 points, depends on Erling Haaland to win again. Já o Leeds, 18th with 11 points, fights to get out of the crisis under the command of Daniel Farke.
The confirmed Manchester City lineup adopts 4-3-3, with Gianluigi Donnarumma in goal, Matheus Nunes, Rúben Dias, Joško Gvardiol and Nico O’Reilly in defense, Nico González, and Jérémy Doku in attack. Guardiola confirms the return of holders after savings in Champions League.
In Leeds, also in 4-3-3, Lucas Perri defends, with Jayden Bogle, Joe Rodon, Pascal Struijk and Gabriel Gudmundsson behind, Ethan Ampadu, Ilia Gruev and Farke bets on speed to counterattack.
Confirmed lineups
Manchester City’s 4-3-3 formation prioritizes ball possession and high pressure, with Bernardo Silva dictating the pace in midfield. Haaland, top scorer with 14 goals in 12 games, centralizes the offensive plays, supported by Doku on the right wing.
Guardiola has tweaked the defense after recent failures, promoting Gvardiol alongside Dias for greater solidity. Nunes, on the wing, contributes with accurate crosses, totaling 2 assists in the league.
In Leeds, the 4-3-3 seeks balance, with Ampadu as captain anchoring the middle. Gruev offers protection to the defense, which conceded 25 goals in 12 rounds, while Nmecha, with 3 goals, leads the attack.
Farke emphasizes quick transitions, exploiting James in speed. The formation reflects post-promotion adaptations, with an emphasis on defensive compactness.
Recent team performance
Manchester City comes from mixed results in recent games. The team lost 2-1 to Newcastle in Premier League on November 22, with a solitary goal from Dias.
At Champions League, on November 25th, they fell 2-0 to Bayer Leverkusen at home, exposing weaknesses with the reserve team.
Previously, they beat Liverpool 3-0 on November 9, with Doku scoring twice. On November 5, they drew 1-1 with Borussia Dortmund in Europa.
On November 2nd, they beat Bournemouth 3-1, consolidating their unbeaten record at home in the league until the recent stumbles.
- 3-0 victory over Liverpool (9/11)
- 1-1 draw with Dortmund (5/11)
- 3-1 win against Bournemouth (2/11)
These clashes show oscillation, with a vulnerable defense when passing the ball.
Crisis at Leeds and negative sequence
Leeds has accumulated three consecutive defeats in Premier League. The most recent occurred on November 23, 2-1 against Aston Villa at home.
On November 9, they drew 1-1 with Nottingham Forest away, wasting clear chances. On October 24th, they lost 2-0 to Burnley.
Previously, they fell 1-0 to Brighton in October, registering five setbacks in the last six games. The team scored just two goals in that period.
With recent promotion to the elite, Leeds faces difficult adaptation, with defense exposed in 70% of away games.
The pressure on Farke increases, as the team has won only three matches this season, all at home against direct opponents.
Balanced match history
Manchester City and Leeds United have played 110 games in all competitions, with 49 wins for City, 43 for Leeds and 18 draws.
In Premier League, there were 86 duels, with 39 wins for City, 34 for Leeds and 13 draws. The last meeting, in May 2023, ended 2-1 for the Citizens at Etihad.
City have won their four most recent league games, scoring 16 goals. However, Leeds has a good record away from home, with 28 wins in 54 visits to Etihad throughout history.
In 2021, City scored 7-0 against Leeds, the highest recent score. Esses numbers indicate recent dominance of the home team, but a tradition of close games.
Inglaterra’s northern rivalry adds intensity, with classic duels from the 1960s.
Where to watch and broadcast details
The match Manchester City x Leeds United will be broadcast live on ESPN and
The signal includes pre-game analysis on lineups and tactics, as well as real-time statistics. Plataformas streaming options offer HD options and multiple angles.
For those who prefer apps, Disney+ allows you to watch on mobile devices, with play replay. Coverage covers the teams’ warm-up at Etihad Stadium.
Tickets for the game sold out quickly, priced between £50 and £150 via the official City website. Capacidade than 53 thousand fans fill the stadium.
Weather conditions at Etihad
The weather in Manchester this Saturday predicts cloudy skies with a 90% chance of rain, accumulated precipitation of 10 mm throughout the day.
Temperatures vary between 7°C and 1°C, with winds of 15 to 30 km/h from the north, which may affect crossings. Umidade at 85% makes the lawn slippery.
The forecast indicates intermittent drizzle during the game, without serious interruptions. Jogadores must wear boots suitable for wet surfaces.
These conditions favor teams with good ball control, like City, but test Leeds’s mobility in counterattacks.
History shows that games at Etihad in rain have averaged 2.8 goals per game over the last five years.
Refereeing and rules on the field
Peter Bankes referees the match, assisted by Edward Smart and Blake Antrobus at the flags. Gavin Ward acts as fourth referee.
In VAR, Robert Jones and Adrian Holmes monitor controversial moves, focusing on offsides and fouls in the area. Bankes averages 4.2 cards per game this season.
Premier League rules include semi-automated review of impediments, implemented in 2022. Partida follows hydration pause protocol if temperature exceeds 28°C, but does not apply here.
Neutral refereeing benefits City at home, where Bankes refereed three games without serious controversy. Leeds has questioned decisions in 20% of his matches this year.
Featured players and top scorers
Erling Haaland leads the City attack with 14 goals, including a hat trick against Liverpool. The Norwegian has a 70% success rate in submissions.
Phil Foden contributes with 5 goals and 4 assists, versatile in the middle. No Leeds, Lukas Nmecha has 3 goals, main offensive threat.
Daniel James registers 2 assists, exploiting speed in counterattacks. Bernardo Silva, from City, has 6 assists, master of decisive passes.
These athletes set the pace: Haaland puts pressure on Leeds’s defense, while Nmecha looks for spaces behind the citizen defense.
Fun facts include Haaland, born Leeds, facing his boyhood club for the first time since promotion.
