Leicester City Vs Manchester City Full Time Match Report

Goals from Savinho and Erling Haaland, one either side of half-time, helped City snap an eight-match winless run on the road.

Though the performance was still below the high standards set by Guardiola’s team, who have dominated English football with four consecutive top-flight titles, the celebrations following Haaland’s header in the 74th minute made it clear that the three points were crucial to end their alarming slump.

The win moved City up to fifth place, though they remain 11 points behind league leaders Liverpool, who have two games in hand.

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Meanwhile, Leicester’s struggles continued, leaving them stuck in the relegation zone.

Guardiola made just one change from the 1-1 Boxing Day draw against Everton, with Kevin De Bruyne replacing Jeremy Doku.

De Bruyne’s fitness issues have contributed to City’s recent poor form, but he showed his importance early on.

A neat pass from Rico Lewis set up De Bruyne, who crossed for Haaland, only for his shot to be saved by Leicester’s stand-in goalkeeper Jakub Stolarczyk.

Leicester, who have now lost four consecutive matches under manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, missed several chances to punish City.

Jamie Vardy was denied a penalty after being ruled offside before a challenge by Stefan Ortega, while James Justin’s header hit the post following a scramble in the box.

City took the lead in the 21st minute when Stolarczyk parried Phil Foden’s long-range shot into the path of Savinho, who coolly finished the rebound into the top corner for his first City goal.

Leicester continued to threaten in the second half. Justin missed a close-range chance that was cleared off the line by Manuel Akanji, and Vardy failed to convert a brilliant cross from Stephy Mavididi, poking it over the bar.

However, City sealed the win with a second goal in the 74th minute. Savinho provided the assist this time, delivering a perfect cross for Haaland to score his 19th goal of the season and end his four-match goal drought.