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Leicester are the first to threaten, with Marc Albrighton swinging in a cross that Joe Hart punches away. 

There are a fair few empty seats on display, by the way, because of some serious delays on the M6.

Here we go. Leaders Leicester get us started.

John Carver
Former Newcastle manager

"It is an amazing fairytale. They are down to 14 games. I was in the dressing room with Kevin Keegan and the staff when Newcastle were challenging. It is around now that you start to think about winning it. Do Leicester have enough players who can step up when the pressure is on? I'm not sure they can deal with it. The longer it goes the more comfortable they will feel but it comes down to the last three games really.

"When you talk about individuals you talk about Vardy and Mahrez and Drinkwater, but the biggest success in this is how much of a unit they are. They know the structure and they play to their strengths."

Steve Bower
Match of the Day commentator at the Etihad

"While the Premier League still waits for Leicester's story to turn onto a troubled chapter, Manchester City have to look up at them.

"In the first home game since the announcement that Manuel Pellegrini will be leaving at the end of the season, they will need a positive atmosphere against a team with incredible momentum.

"It will be fascinating to see the league's top scorers go up against a Leicester defence that has kept clean sheets in five of their last six games.

"Leicester have a group of players with remarkable spirit and mentality that have now taken 72 points from their last 99.

"If they come through their next two games at the Etihad and the Emirates unscathed, their list of doubters will dwindle even further."

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Chris Waddle
Former England winger at the Etihad Stadium for 5 live Sport

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"People keep waiting for the two or three games where Leicester are going to blow up. A lot of people still don't think they will finish in the top four. 

"But the Foxes have no cup commitments, they're not in Europe, and they get plenty of rest before games. 

"But this title chase is very demanding - the longer it goes on the tougher it gets.

Mark Lawrenson
Former Liverpool defender on Football Focus

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"Everybody on the red side of Manchester can just see City getting better and better. The young kids now are flocking to watch football at the Etihad, not Old Trafford. 

"The great thing for City now is that all the players currently there will really start to perform, because they will want to be at the club beyond this summer, to be able to work under Pep Guardiola. 

"Look at the players United have attracted recently, in comparison to City's. The Reds have been shopping at Lidl while the Blues have been in Harrods."

Matt Elliott
Former Leicester City captain on BBC Radio 5 live

"Leicester will come here full of confidence. They matched Man City down at the King Power not so long ago. They will believe, they will be well set up and they will think they can get something today.

"It's been very much a collective effort. Most of these players are playing at the highest levels of their careers. The players bounce off each other. The system suits them and the team's confidence has just grown and grown. 

"The belief is there, and it's in evidence. They are all playing to their maximum, and we're all seeing the results."

It's still pouring with rain, so they might want to stay there...

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Chris Waddle
Former England winger at the Etihad Stadium for 5 live Sport

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"Manchester City are in good form and haven't lost for a long time in the Premier League. Aguero, Toure and Silva are all getting back to top form. 

"You have to defend very, very well against Man City, and you have to catch them on the counter-attack. But all this usually works well for Leicester, who defend in numbers and let you come to thir 18 yard box before hitting you on the break. 

"This is set up for a very intriguing game..."

Kick-off is fast approaching at Etihad Stadium, so a reminder of what is at stake... win, and Manchester City go top and above Leicester on goal difference. A draw sees the Foxes maintain their three-point lead, while a win would see them double their advantage at the summit.

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BBC Radio 2 presenter Jeremy Vine has been a Chelsea season ticket holder for 20 years but admits his side's title defence is now over. This week he tweeted a picture saying that he wanted Leicester to now win the league and, in an open letter on the BBC Sport website, he has explained why.

You can read it here.

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I'm yet to meet any neutrals who want Manchester City to win today. Jeremy Vine definitely doesn't... have you read his open letter yet?

Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri, speaking to BT Sport: "It is good (that we are people's second team) it gives us a lot of energy. Leicester were in battle for relegation and now we are in another atmosphere which is good for us.

"We know today will be a tough match but my players are all in a good condition."

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini, speaking to BT Sport: "We only have 14 players and we have nine games in February, we have to use all the players.

"It is a really important game. Leicester have a good team, they are fighting for the title. They are a dangerous team and have won a lot of points away from home. They defend well with eight or nine players and have fast players on the counter-attack with one or three in outstanding form."

Vancouver Foxes: Early start on the west coast, 4.20am. Coffee on, big game coming up. Can't wait!! 

The relentless rain at the Etihad Stadium is actually getting heavier as the players make their way off the pitch following their warm-ups. I think it is fair to call this downpour 'torrential' now.

Still a bit of time for the sun to come out before kick-off, though. (Disclaimer: it won't)

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