Manchester City would have to pull off one of the greatest comebacks of all time if they were to win the Premier League title from their position.
But Pep Guardiola will only be thinking about winning one game, this time against Leicester.
The Foxes welcome the champions to the King Power Stadium knowing they are vulnerable and head coach Ruud van Nistelrooy will sense an opportunity.
With just one win in 13 games, City must start winning or risk slipping into the bottom half of the table.
Read on to find out how both teams line up for this fascinating affair.
Leicester lineup
Your final XI of 2024 📋#LEIMCI pic.twitter.com/efV9UQfBLi
— Leicester City (@LCFC) December 29, 2024
There is some welcome news for Leicester in attack today, while Van Nistelrooy has made some other changes.
Jakub Stolarczyk remains in goal for the Foxes, with Victor Kristiansen, Jannik Vestergaard, Conor Coady and James Justin in the background.
Harry Winks plays alongside Boubakary Soumare in midfield.
At the front sits a threesome consisting of Stephy Mavididi, Facundo Buonanotte and Bilal El Khannous.
And Jamie Vardy is back as starting striker.
Manchester City line-up
Your city squad! 🩵
XI | Ortega Moreno, Lewis, Akanji, Ake, Gvardiol, Kovacic, De Bruyne (center), Bernardo, Savinho, Foden, Haaland
SUBS | Carson, Walker, Grealish, Doku, Gundogan, Simpson-Pusey, Mubama, O’Reilly, McAtee#ManCity | @etihad pic.twitter.com/DjMhE7fP1k
— Manchester City (@ManCity) December 29, 2024
City have put together a very attacking team.
Stefan Ortega remains in goal with Rico Lewis at right-back, while Manuel Akanji, Nathan Ake and Josko Gvardiol make up the rest of the defense.
Mateo Kovacic holds the title with Bernardo Silva and Kevin De Bruyne ahead of him.
Savinho is on the right and Phil Foden on the left.
As usual, Erling Haaland is at the top.
