Leicester vs West Ham LIVE: Premier League latest score, goals, how to watch on TV and stream
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Your support makes all the difference.Both Leicester City and West Ham United will be looking to avoid a third consecutive league defeat when they face each other for the late Saturday kick-off.
Leicester City have suffered back-to-back defeats to Everton and Arsenal while West Ham were defeated 1-0 by both Brighton and Tottenham in their last two matches.
These latest results have put Manuel Pellegrini’s side in desperate need of a win after slumping to 14th, two points off the relegation zone and five points behind Claude Puel’s side three places above them. Follow it live:
What time does it start?
Leicester City vs West Ham kicks off at 5:30pm
Where can I watch it?
The match will be shown live on BT Sport 1 from 5pm. BT Sport subscribers can also stream the match via the online video player or the BT Sport app.
Highlights will be shown at 10:30pm on BBC One.
It’s a big game for…
Felipe Anderson – After a bright start to the season, it was another tough afternoon for the Brazilian against Tottenham. He was profligate in possession and the quality of his set pieces left a lot to be desired. He also failed defensively, not doing enough to stop Moussa Sissoko for Lamela’s opener, and it was no surprise he was taken off ten minutes into the second half. Manuel Pellegrini will need a much better performance from the club’s record signing this time around.
Weird stat…
Six: West Ham have lost six points from winning positions this season, more than any other Premier League side.
Remember when…
There were very few matchday disappointments in Leicester’s title-winning season, but their home game against West Ham would probably rank among their highest. After Jamie Vardy had opened the scoring, two goals in three minutes from West Ham left Leicester staring at a potential loss. Leonardo Ulloa’s penalty saw them avoid defeat, but Aaron Creswell’s sumptuous finish to put West Ham into the lead was a piece of elegance during a fiery encounter.
Player to watch…
Ben Chilwell – The left-back delivered yet another solid performance against Arsenal, particularly in the first half. He caused Hector Bellerin a great deal of trouble, the result of which led to the England international’s involvement in the Spaniard’s own goal. If he keeps performing like this he will hold down England’s left-back position for years to come.
Past three-meetings…
Leicester City 0 West Ham 2 (Joao Mario, Noble), Premier League, May 2018
West Ham 1 (Kouyate) Leicester City 1 (Albrighton), Premier League, November 2017
West Ham United 2 (Lanzini, A. Ayew) Leicester City 3 (Mahrez, Huth, Vardy), Premier League, March 2017
Form guide…
Leicester City: LWWWLL
West Ham: WDWWLL
Odds…
Leicester City to win: 27/25
West Ham to win: 11/4
Draw: 12/5
(Odds provided by 888 Sport)
Leicester 0-1 West Ham
41 minutes
Leicester nearly capitalise immediately. Iborra meets a free kick and powers a header towards goal, but it's parried away by Fabianski.
Leicester 0-1 West Ham
44 minutes
Noble's red has already changed the flow of this game. Leicester are putting pressure on as half time approaches, looking for a timely equaliser.
Leicester 0-1 West Ham
45 minutes
Two minutes of added time to be played in the first half. West Ham are hanging on to their lead.
Leicester 0-1 West Ham
45+1 minutes
Leicester pressure builds, and West Ham defend frantically. But Chilwell blazes a shot over the bar and the away side can relax for a moment.
Half time: Leicester 0-1 West Ham
West Ham survive until the break. That's it for an eventful first half at the King Power. Balbuena's goal separates the side, but West Ham need to hold out for another 45 minutes with ten men after Noble's red.
It was reckless from Mark Noble, but perhaps not unexpected:
The West Ham fans were not happy, though, with Michael Oliver's decision. A chorus of boos from the away end met the half time whistle.
Leicester will no doubt be aware of their defensive vulnerabilities. But do they have enough going forward, with the advantage of an extra man, to turn this game on its head after the break.
Leicester 0-1 West Ham
46 minutes
Jamie Vardy is on the pitch, in place of Ghezzal, and we're back underway.
Soyuncu is in the book for a foul on Hernandez, who was breaking away dangerously.
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