Manchester City would need to pull off one of the greatest comebacks of all time if they were to win the Premier League title from their position.
But all that will be on Pep Guardiola’s mind is winning a single 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 a single victory in 13, City must start winning or face the prospect of slipping into the bottom half of the table.
Read on to find out how both teams line-up for this intriguing affair.
Leicester line-up
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There is some welcome news for Leicester in attack today, while a few other changes have been made by Van Nistelrooy.
Jakub Stolarczyk remains in goal for the Foxes, with Victor Kristiansen, Jannik Vestergaard, Conor Coady and James Justin at the back.
Harry Winks lines up alongside Boubakary Soumare in midfield.
A three of Stephy Mavididi, Facundo Buonanotte and Bilal El Khannous sit in front.
And Jamie Vardy is back as the starting striker.
Manchester City line-up
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City have put together a very attacking side.
Stefan Ortega remains in goal, with Rico Lewis operating at right-back, while Manuel Akanji, Nathan Ake and Josko Gvardiol make up the rest of the defence.
Mateo Kovacic is holding for the champions with both Bernardo Silva and Kevin De Bruyne in front of him.
Savinho is on the right, and Phil Foden is on the left.
As usual, Erling Haaland leads the line.