This archive report was first published on 22 December 2019.
On Saturday, December 21, 2019, Manchester City took on Leicester City at the Etihad stadium in a highly anticipated Premier League match.
Despite being second on the EPL standings, Leicester City suffered a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Manchester City, who are currently third in the Premier League standings.
Manchester City's victory has reduced the gap between them and Leicester City to just one point.
Leicester City's Jamie Vardy scored the first goal for the Foxes in the 22nd minute, but Manchester City's Riyad Mahrez restored parity in the 30th minute.
Ilkay Gundogan then gave Manchester City the lead via a penalty in the 48th minute, and Gabriel Jesus sealed the win for the Citizens with a goal in the 69th minute.
Manchester City's victory is a testament to their strength and determination in the Premier League.
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