As the Premier League heats up, all eyes are on the Etihad Stadium for a mouthwatering matchup between Manchester City and Leeds United on November 29, 2025. This Gameweek 13 fixture pits third-placed City, who are chasing down leaders Arsenal, against a struggling Leeds side teetering in the relegation zone. With Pep Guardiola’s men seeking redemption after a midweek Champions League stumble and Daniel Farke’s Whites desperate for survival points, expect fireworks in this historic Yorkshire-Manchester derby revival. Whether you’re a die-hard Cityzen or a loyal Leeds fan, here’s your ultimate guide to the Manchester City vs Leeds United showdown.
Match Details: When and Where to Watch Manchester City vs Leeds United
The clash kicks off at 3:00 PM GMT (10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT) on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at the iconic Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England. With a capacity of over 55,000, the venue has been a fortress for City this season, where they’ve won their last five home league games by an aggregate 16-2 scoreline.
Predicted Lineups: How Guardiola and Farke Might Line Up
Based on recent form, injuries, and tactical tweaks, here’s how the teams could shape up. City favor a fluid 4-1-4-1 for control, while Leeds opt for a gritty 4-3-3 to counter-attack.
Manchester City Predicted XI (4-1-4-1)
| Position | Player | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GK | Gianluigi Donnarumma | Solid deputy; 3 clean sheets in 6 starts. |
| RB | Matheus Nunes | Versatile; adds width from deep. |
| CB | Ruben Dias | Captain’s armband; rock at the back. |
| CB | Josko Gvardiol | Ball-playing defender; key in build-up. |
| LB | Nico O’Reilly | Youth injection; pace to bomb forward. |
| DM | Nico González | Only starter in last two defeats; anchors midfield. |
| RW | Rayan Cherki | Creative spark; 2 assists already. |
| CAM | Bernardo Silva | Maestro; dictates tempo. |
| CAM | Phil Foden | In-form; 5 goals this season. |
| LW | Jeremy Doku | Dribbling wizard; 1 goal, 3 assists. |
| ST | Erling Haaland | 14 goals; eyeing Etihad scoring streak extension. |
Subs: Ederson, John Stones, Nathan Ake, Savinho, Oscar Bobb, Omar Marmoush. Expect Haaland up top, with Doku and Cherki stretching the flanks.
Leeds United Predicted XI (4-3-3)
| Position | Player | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GK | Lucas Perri | 1 clean sheet; needs heroics. |
| RB | Jayden Bogle | Solid tackler; 1 assist. |
| CB | Joe Rodon | Aerial duel winner; partners Struijk. |
| CB | Pascal Struijk | Defensive leader; back from ban. |
| LB | Gabriel Gudmundsson | Overlapping threat; key outlet. |
| CM | Ilia Gruev | Box-to-box energy. |
| CM | Ethan Ampadu | Skipper; shields backline. |
| CM | Ao Tanaka | Japanese midfielder; adds steel. |
| RW | Daniel James | Pace demon; counter king. |
| ST | Lukas Nmecha | 3 goals; all openers—poacher supreme. |
| LW | Wilfried Gnonto | Tricky winger; 2 goals. |
Subs: Illan Meslier, Pascal Struijk (if rotated), Junior Firpo, Brenden Aaronson, Sean Longstaff, Noah Okafor. Nmecha leads the line, with James and Gnonto exploiting transitions.
Score Predictions: City to Bounce Back in Style?
Manchester City are overwhelming favorites at -455 odds, with Leeds at +1150 and a draw at +550. After two defeats, Guardiola’s response is typically ruthless—City have won 23 of their last 25 league games vs. promoted sides (D2).
Our Prediction: Manchester City 4-1 Leeds United. Haaland bags a brace, but Nmecha sneaks an early opener before City overrun.
