Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola said he could see Leicester City’s spirited comeback coming before his team closed out a 6-3 victory in the Premier League on Boxing Day.
Chasing a ninth successive league win, City raced into a 4-0 lead inside 25 minutes at the Etihad Stadium as they looked set to open up a six-point lead at the top of the table in style.
However, goals from James Maddison, Ademola Lookman and Kelechi Iheanacho dragged Leicester back into the contest, before the hosts added two more down the other end to get over the line.
City’s goals were scored by Kevin de Bruyne, Riyad Mahrez, Ilkay Gundogan, Aymeric Laporte and Raheem Sterling, who grabbed a brace.
“We were not in control at 4-0,” Guardiola said.
“Every time they…