Leeds v Man City - early team news

By Andy Baggott
March 17 2004

Leeds go into Mondays clash with Man City with no new injury worries. Bakke is still struggling with a pulled thigh muscle, and may not be risked, but Michael Duberry is back in contention after playing for the reserves last night Also pushing for a starting role is Simon Johnson, who scored his 12th reserve goal of the season in the 1-1 draw with Everton. Johnson, who has come off the bench in the last 2 games has only 1 start to his name, against Villa at the end of last season, but is firmly in Eddie Gray’s thoughts with his recent form. It’s unlikely he will break up the Smith and Viduka partnership, but could push for a role on the wing. Nother player hoping for a rare start is Soloman Olembe. The Cameroon International will be hoping to dislodge Mcphail in centre midfield should Bakke not recover.

Man City will be on a high after a stunning win over Man Utd at the weekend, In Shaun Wright-Phillps, they have one of the Premierships form players, and the winger could break into the England squad such are his performances. Robbie Fowler will also be hoping to impress on his return, but with neither side safe from relegation, a win is a must for both teams.

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