Man City boss Guardiola issue Kevin De Bruyne injury update as Leeds manager drops tactics hint

Here are your Manchester City evening headlines on Friday, May 5.

Pep Guardiola indicated that Kevin De Bruyne will be back soon, with a chance of being fit for Leeds.

The Manchester City talisman has missed the last two games with an injury niggle after his latest star turn against Arsenal in the 4-1 win that handed the Blues the initiative in the title race. Julian Alvarez has filled in, and starred in the 2-1 win over Fulham.

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De Bruyne returned to training this week as City prepare to face Leeds at the weekend before the first leg of their Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid next Tuesday. Guardiola is unsure whether the Belgian will be ready for Leeds, but does not expect him to need much time to get up to speed given he has not been out for too long.

"He trained good yesterday. Today we are going to train and decide after training," the City boss said. "Losing a week or ten days at this stage of the season is not a problem [for rhythm], it was the same with Nathan [Ake]. If he's fit he can play."

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Leeds United boss Sam Allardyce knows defensive improvement will be vital in order to keep the club in the Premier League. The Elland Road outfit are in relegation trouble and have brought in Allardyce to replace Javi Gracia - who only managed Leeds for 12 games.

It's Allardyce's first managerial job in two years, with West Bromwich Albion his last club. And the first test couldn't be much tougher, with a trip to the Etihad Stadium to take on a City side who are unbeaten in their last 19 outings. Pep Guardiola's side are pushing for another Premier League title, with three points against Leeds