Manchester City 2 Leeds United 1: Reaction, recap and analysis after defeat despite twist
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Here is the full rundown of how the day’s events unfolded at the Etihad.
Manchester City 2 Leeds United 1 recap
Key Events
- 3pm kick-off at the Etihad
- New Whites boss Sam Allardyce’s first game in charge
- Four changes. Meslier dropped.
Good afternoon from the Etihad, Leeds under Big Sam begins
Meslier
Will he or won’t he keep his place in the team is probably the biggest Whites team news question here. Allardyce admitted yesterday that his decision over who starts in goal was probanly one of the biggest calls he had to make. It really could go either way. Expect Allardyce to also pack the midfield, five in the middle with one upfront would be no surprise. Leeds are 19-1 to bag all three points here. Even the draw is nearly 9-1 at 44-5. But you never know. Team news coming at 2pm, arrivals at 1.30pm. Four out for Leeds - Cooper, Sinisterra, Adams and Dallas.
Arrivals
Coming shortly, not expecting any big surprises but it will be intetresting to see Meslier’s demeanour.
Archie Gray
Is with the squad. Meslier and Robles both here. Meslier looked very serious, Robles chirpy and smiling, make of that what you will.
Forshaw and Pascal
The first two out on the pitch, Archie Gray with McKennie. Ayling, Bamford and Koch also there
