Jesse Marsch has told his Leeds United players that they have to be 'pesky' for Manchester City when they meet this weekend.
City will travel to Elland Road for yet another crucial fixture in the Premier League title race. By the time the match kicks off on Saturday evening, Pep Guardiola's side could be two points behind Liverpool as they play Newcastle United in the day's early game, so any slip up could be disastrous.
Leeds are still scrapping for their survival despite an upturn in form under new manager Marsch. The Yorkshire club have gone five games without defeat and are currently sit five points above the drop zone, but 18th placed Everton do have a game in hand.
Any points picked up against City would be massive in their survival hopes. ALSO READ: Premier League announcement hands Man City big title race advantage vs Liverpool FC Marsch is used to competing at the opposite end of the table in his previous roles at New York Red Bulls and RB Leipzig, so knows how tricky it can be to come up against a side fighting at the bottom of the table.
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