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“We study the team we’re playing against and I watch football as a fan”.

– On the day of this game, Leicester City will have spent 47 days on top of the Premier League in 2015-16 – only opponents Manchester City have spent longer in first place this season (100 days).

Manchester City on Friday announced that they will visit China as part of their pre-season preparations with impending new manager Pep Guardiola.

But with City still alive in four competitions this term, Pellegrini feels he will have to prioritise and the FA Cup is evidently last on his list.

Pellegrini insisted that his commitment in pursuing these four honours will not waver despite his long-term employment status. Or will they beat Manchester City and continue their momentum towards winning the Premier League? However, that is the situation we find ourselves in now, despite how Manuel Pellegrini tried to play it down in his pre-match press conference. Who do you think will win?

Leicester City winger Marc Albrighton says his side will struggle to replicate their title challenge next season and must grasp the opportunity while they can, the Mirror reports.

While doubters question their ability to last the pace, Leicester’s recent results have convinced Ranieri his players are embracing the spotlight and won’t wilt under the pressure of battling for their first top-flight title.

There are still 12 matches left to play after tonight’s contest but you can rest assured that both Manchester and Leicester City will be treating this contest as a potential grand final.

It sums up the erratic nature of this season’s Premier League that a match between Chelsea and Manchester United has been relegated to a mere sideshow just as the title race is getting interesting. “If anything, from now until the end of the season, the players are on a bit of a trial”.

“If they don’t believe me, I can’t do anything about it”, said an irritated Guardiola.

But at least some enterprising City fan has his facts right as there are reports of scarves on sale with Pep Guardiola’s face on them this afternoon ahead of the top of the table clash between Leicester City and Manchester City at the Etihad.

Fourth-placed Leverkusen are without still-injured captain Lars Bender but are otherwise at full strength for opponents who have only won once at the BayArena in the last six meetings.

“This season, what Jamie Vardy is doing is fantastic”, added Ranieri.

“Every match is the biggest test for us”, he said.

“City will always have a top manager, as will we”.

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