RB Leipzig vs Man City Predictions, Odds, Betting Tips and Best Bets for Champions League First Leg

With renewed vigor in the Premier League title fight, Manchester City return to Champions League play

As they travel to Germany for the first two round of 16 stages against Bundesliga side RB Leipzig.

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European sport is finally back after three months,

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And UCL title hopeful City are back at the club in search of Pep Guardiola's first European crown

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And UCL title hopeful City are back at the club in search of Pep Guardiola's first European crown

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The Premier League side reduced the gap on Arsenal in the league table to just two points,

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The Premier League side reduced the gap on Arsenal in the league table to just two points,

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Moved briefly back to the top after beating the Gunners at the Emirates Stadium last week.

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While a disappointing, last-gasp draw with Nottingham Forest eluded them, getting back into contention brought new life to City

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While a disappointing, last-gasp draw with Nottingham Forest eluded them, getting back into contention brought new life to City

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Even the opposition will be excited to know that powerful striker Christopher Nkunku is back from a knee injury.

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Even the opposition will be excited to know that powerful striker Christopher Nkunku is back from a knee injury.

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RB Leipzig struggled in his absence, sidelining the Frenchman in only two of their five Bundesliga games

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. But he assisted in a 21-minute cameo at the weekend against Wolfsburg to mark his return.

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