Manchester City v Leicester result

Full-time · Manchester City 3–1 Leicester

Premier League · · Etihad Stadium

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Manchester City 3–1 Leicester — Manchester City won this Premier League match.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Manchester City beat Leicester 3–1 at Etihad Stadium in the Premier League on Saturday 21 December. Manchester City have scored in at least 15 consecutive matches in all competitions. Leicester have scored in at least 15 consecutive matches in all competitions.

The goals

Manchester City led 2–1 at half-time. The goals — Leicester: Jamie Vardy (22’, assisted by Harvey Barnes); Manchester City: R. Mahrez (30’, assisted by B. Mendy), İlkay Gündoğan (43’ pen) and Gabriel Jesus (69’, assisted by Kevin De Bruyne).

What it changes

Manchester City have scored 102 goals, the most of the 20 clubs (2019/20 so far). Manchester City have conceded 35 goals, the second-fewest of the 20 clubs.

Leicester have scored 67 goals, the fourth-most of the 20 clubs (2019/20 so far). Leicester have conceded 41 goals, the sixth-fewest of the 20 clubs.

Manchester City have won their last four matches in all competitions. Leicester are winless in their last three matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, R. Mahrez (Manchester City) 10.1, Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) 9.6 and B. Mendy (Manchester City) 7.9 led the match.

Next up

Manchester City next host Brighton on 31 October 2026.

Leicester next host Stevenage on 31 October 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Manchester City: Manchester City v Brighton, Saturday 31 October — the preview. Next for Leicester: Leicester v Stevenage, Saturday 31 October — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Manchester City 3–1 Leicester · Premier League
  • Venue: Etihad Stadium · Manchester
  • Referee: Mike Dean, England
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Manchester City 3 · draws 2 · Leicester 1 · 3 goals/game
  • Recent form: Manchester City 4W 0D 1L · Leicester 3W 2D 0L

Manchester City 3–1 Leicester (Premier League): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 12 May 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

2.5 / 2.13
Goals
against 1.13 / 0.63 · 5 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
7.38 / 6.33
Corners
against 3.25 / 4 · 2 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 3 matches
6.38 / 7.33
Shots on target
against 3.13 / 0.67 · 4 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 3 matches
1.5 / 1.33
Cards
against 0.88 / 1.67 · 2 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 3 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 18 December 2019. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 18 December 2019. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameManchester City for / againstLineLeicester for / against
Goals scored
2.5 for · 1.13 against n 8
2.5standard
2.13 for · 0.63 against n 8
Corners won
7.38 for · 3.25 against n 8
9.5standard
6.33 for · 4 against n 3
Shots
17.38 for · 8.63 against n 8
19.5standard
16.67 for · 6.33 against n 3
Shots on target
6.38 for · 3.13 against n 8
8.5standard
7.33 for · 0.67 against n 3
Fouls committed
10.13 for · 8.13 against n 8
21.5standard
8 for · 11.67 against n 3
Cards shown
1.5 for · 0.88 against n 8
3.5standard
1.33 for · 1.67 against n 3

Manchester City

Manchester City Goalkeeper

Manchester City — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
Ederson21881845 min472.3 /90180.9 /9000 /90
C. Bravo681486 min101.9 /9061.1 /9000 /90
Manchester City — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Manchester City before kick-off, to 18 December 2019. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
Ederson n 884.4
1.62/1
C. Bravo n 883.3
1.95/1

Manchester City Defensive

Manchester City — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
Fernandinho18881575 min311.8 /90221.3 /90110.6 /90665.3 /90221.3 /9080.5 /90
K. Walker17831414 min140.9 /90140.9 /9010.1 /90493.7 /90171.1 /9030.2 /90
N. Otamendi17811369 min291.9 /90151 /9040.3 /90404.4 /90181.2 /9030.2 /90
João Cancelo1375980 min252.3 /90161.5 /9020.2 /90276.1 /90111 /9020.2 /90
B. Mendy1177844 min91 /90101.1 /9020.2 /90122.3 /90121.3 /9030.3 /90
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Manchester City — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Manchester City before kick-off, to 18 December 2019. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
R. Sterling n 876.9
0.73/2
1.35/4
J. Vardy
Ederson n 884.4
00/0
0.11/0
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İ. Gündoğan n 873.6
1.26/2
0.32/0
Y. Tielemans
K. De Bruyne n 886.3
1.26/2
0.52/2
Y. Tielemans
Rodri n 877
1.67/2
0.96/0
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Manchester City — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Manchester City before kick-off, to 18 December 2019. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
R. Sterling n 876.9
0.74/1
İ. Gündoğan n 873.6
0.94/2
K. De Bruyne n 886.3
1.46/5
Rodri n 877
2.87/6
Bernardo Silva n 871.3
1.15/1
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Manchester City Attacking

Manchester City — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
R. Sterling24821964 min170.8 /9040.2 /90773.5 /90291.3 /90421.9 /90522.4 /90
Bernardo Silva20761512 min40.2 /9060.4 /90332 /90110.7 /90362.1 /90392.3 /90
Gabriel Jesus20661329 min100.7 /9050.3 /90583.9 /90251.7 /90221.5 /90322.2 /90
R. Mahrez19691304 min50.3 /9080.6 /90422.9 /90221.5 /90392.7 /90332.3 /90
S. Agüero15721084 min131.1 /9020.2 /90554.6 /90201.7 /90151.2 /90171.4 /90
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Manchester City — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Manchester City before kick-off, to 18 December 2019. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
R. Sterling n 876.9
3.27/6
1.25/2
Ederson n 884.4
00/0
00/0
İ. Gündoğan n 873.6
1.26/2
0.32/0
K. De Bruyne n 886.3
3.17/6
1.34/3
Rodri n 877
0.74/1
0.63/1
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Manchester City — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Manchester City before kick-off, to 18 December 2019. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
R. Sterling n 876.9
0.63/1
00/0
Ederson n 884.4
00/0
00/0
İ. Gündoğan n 873.6
0.21/0
00/0
K. De Bruyne n 886.3
0.53/1
00/0
Rodri n 877
0.11/0
0.11/0
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Leicester

Leicester Goalkeeper

Leicester — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
K. Schmeichel17901530 min372.2 /90110.6 /9000 /90
Danny Ward290180 min42 /9010.5 /9000 /90
Leicester — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Leicester before kick-off, to 18 December 2019. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
K. Schmeichel n 890
1.64/2
Danny Ward n 490
22/2

Leicester Defensive

Leicester — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
J. Evans19891682 min211.1 /90271.4 /9090.5 /90744.4 /90100.5 /9030.2 /90
Ç. Söyüncü17901530 min291.7 /90241.4 /90120.7 /90955.6 /90150.9 /9030.2 /90
Ricardo Pereira17901530 min744.4 /90342 /9060.4 /901629.5 /90261.5 /9010.1 /90
B. Chilwell14891250 min191.4 /90130.9 /9040.3 /90775.5 /90120.9 /9010.1 /90
Christian Fuchs590450 min132.6 /9081.6 /9030.6 /90155 /9040.8 /9000 /90
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Leicester — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Leicester before kick-off, to 18 December 2019. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
Y. Tielemans n 887.4
14/3
0.93/2
K. De Bruyne
J. Evans n 886.5
0.73/2
0.74/1
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Ricardo Pereira n 890
1.67/2
1.56/3
—
J. Vardy n 890
0.96/1
0.53/1
R. Sterling
Ç. Söyüncü n 890
0.86/0
0.53/1
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Leicester — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Leicester before kick-off, to 18 December 2019. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
Y. Tielemans n 887.4
1.85/5
J. Evans n 886.5
0.84/1
Ricardo Pereira n 890
4.38/7
Ç. Söyüncü n 890
0.95/2
J. Vardy n 890
0.85/1
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Leicester Attacking

Leicester — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
J. Vardy17901530 min160.9 /9030.2 /90462.7 /90281.6 /90110.6 /9090.5 /90
K. Ịheanachọ543216 min41.7 /9020.8 /90156.3 /9093.8 /9072.9 /9062.5 /90
Y. Tielemans19891682 min50.3 /9050.3 /90392.1 /9090.5 /90361.9 /90170.9 /90
W. Ndidi17891517 min20.1 /9000 /90160.9 /9040.2 /90130.8 /90120.7 /90
H. Barnes1758978 min10.1 /9040.4 /90312.9 /90121.1 /90161.5 /90252.3 /90
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Leicester — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Leicester before kick-off, to 18 December 2019. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
Y. Tielemans n 887.4
1.76/5
0.32/0
J. Evans n 886.5
1.23/2
0.42/1
J. Vardy n 890
3.98/8
2.58/7
Ç. Söyüncü n 890
0.94/3
0.43/0
Ricardo Pereira n 890
0.54/0
0.11/0
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Leicester — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Leicester before kick-off, to 18 December 2019. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
Y. Tielemans n 887.4
0.11/0
0.32/0
J. Evans n 886.5
0.11/0
00/0
J. Vardy n 890
1.37/2
0.32/0
Ricardo Pereira n 890
00/0
0.11/0
Ç. Söyüncü n 890
0.11/0
00/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Manchester City Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
Ederson9000000006.6
K. Walker9000001106.8
Fernandinho9000000407
N. Otamendi9000100106.7
B. Mendy9001004207.5
Bernardo Silva9000001206.9
R. Mahrez90101044209
Gabriel Jesus9010440206.8
K. De Bruyne89014275Y8.7
R. Sterling8900213007
İ. Gündoğan79102110Y7.7
Rodri sub1100000006.7
P. Foden sub10000000–
S. Agüero sub10000000–

Leicester Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
K. Schmeichel9000000007.9
Ricardo Pereira9000000105.8
J. Evans9000000106.9
Ç. Söyüncü90000001Y6.5
B. Chilwell9000000105.8
W. Ndidi90000002Y6.8
J. Maddison9000111106.6
J. Vardy9010211107.7
Y. Tielemans7700001106.3
Ayoze Pérez6800101406.5
H. Barnes6401101006.5
M. Albrighton2600000106.3
D. Gray2200000005.9
Dennis Praet1300000006.6

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Manchester City v Leicester — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
Manchester CityWLWWW
Last 5: 4W 0D 1L · 3 scored / 1 conceded per game
LeicesterWWWDD
Last 5: 3W 2D 0L · 2.2 scored / 1 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Manchester City 3 · 2 draws · Leicester 1 · 3 goals/game
  • 2019-05-06 Manchester City 1–0 Leicester
  • 2018-12-26 Leicester 2–1 Manchester City
  • 2018-12-18 Leicester 1–1 Manchester City
  • 2018-02-10 Manchester City 5–1 Leicester
  • 2017-12-19 Leicester 2–2 Manchester City
  • 2017-11-18 Leicester 0–2 Manchester City
League standing · 2019/20
Last recorded position — not updated during the season.
Manchester City#2 pos81 pts38 pl+67 GD
Leicester#5 pos62 pts38 pl+26 GD
Goals per game
Manchester City scored2.68
Leicester scored1.76
Manchester City conceded0.92
Leicester conceded1.08

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Manchester City and Leicester?
In their last 6 meetings, Manchester City won 3, Leicester won 1 and there were 2 draws, averaging 3 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Manchester City and Leicester?
Recent form — Manchester City 4W 0D 1L; Leicester 3W 2D 0L.

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