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Manchester City Aims for Victory Against Struggling Leeds

11/29/2025

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City Aims Victory

Manchester City hosts Leeds United at the Etihad Stadium to rebound from defeats to Newcastle and Bayer Leverkusen, as Guardiola reverts to his best players.
Leeds United, led by Daniel Farke, has lost five of six games and sits in the relegation zone.
Manchester City has not lost to Leeds since April 2021 and is expected to secure a comfortable victory, with Erling Haaland anticipated to play a key role.

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Toney Stays Put

Ivan Toney is unlikely to leave Al-Ahli in January despite interest from West Ham United and Tottenham.
Toney joined Al-Ahli in summer 2024 and has 41 goals in 61 games; his contract runs to 2028.
Al-Ahli's new sporting director has no plans to sell unless a top replacement is found.
Manchester United weighs striker options as Joshua Zirkzee may depart, but Toney's wage and fee pose hurdles.

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City Aims Victory

Manchester City hosts Leeds United at the Etihad Stadium to rebound from defeats to Newcastle and Bayer Leverkusen, as Guardiola reverts to his best players.
Leeds United, led by Daniel Farke, has lost five of six games and sits in the relegation zone.
Manchester City has not lost to Leeds since April 2021 and is expected to secure a comfortable victory, with Erling Haaland anticipated to play a key role.

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