Leicester vs Liverpool: What time does it start, where can I watch it and what are the odds?
A look ahead to the Premier League clash at the King Power Stadium
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Your support makes all the difference.Liverpool return to the King Power Stadium just four days after losing 2-0 to Leicester in the third round of the EFL Cup.
Defensive shortcomings and a failure to take chances once undermined Liverpool’s efforts that night so Jurgen Klopp will be hopeful that his side have learned their lessons come Saturday evening.
Jamie Vardy is expected to return for Leicester after missing his side’s victory over the Reds with a groin Strain. For the visitors, Dejan Lovren remains a doubt due back problems while Joel Matip and Emre Can are being assessed after sustaining knocks last week.
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What time does it start?
The game kicks off at 5.30pm on Saturday 23 September at the King Power Stadium.
Where can I watch it?
The game will be broadcast on BT Sport 1 with coverage starting at 5pm.
It’s a big game for?
Jurgen Klopp. Another disappointing result would really set the alarm bells ringing at Anfield. Liverpool have not won in their last four games as question marks continue to persist over the state of the side’s backline. Klopp needs his men to put in a convincing and assertive performance against the Foxes on Saturday otherwise the Reds could find themselves a potential eight points off the pace.
Player to watch?
Jamie Vardy. The Englishman memorably scored that goal against Liverpool during a 2-0 victory that helped the Foxes along the way in their title-winning season last year. Vardy is set to return on Saturday after suffering a groin strain and will be hoping to hit the ground running. Against a defensively fragile side such as Liverpool, Vardy should be in his element.
Head-to-head:
Leicester 2 Liverpool 0, League Cup, September 2017
Leicester 1 Liverpool 2, Premier League Asia Trophy, July 2017
Leicester 3 Liverpool 1, Premier League, February 2017
Form:
Leicester: WDLLW
Liverpool: LDDLW
Odds:
Leicester to win: 3/1
Draw: 14/5
Liverpool to win: 17/20
Red Card!
Serge Aurier auditions for the stupidest red card of the season. The fall back, who picked up a yellow card about five minutes ago lunges in on Andy Carroll on the halfway line and leaves Micheal Oliver with no option but to send him off.
72 mins: Harry Winks enters the action and replaces Christian Eriksen as Tottenham look to prevent a comeback. West Ham also make a change, Jose Fonte makes way for Arthur Masuaku as the hosts switch to four at the back.
76 mins: Andy Carroll collects a knock-down and fires a left footed shot wide. Spurs withdraw Moussa Sissoko and Kieran Trippier enters the action.
80 mins: Javier Hernandez picks up a yellow card. Not sure if it was for a his tackle or the protests which followed, either way, he's in the book.
83 mins: West Ham lift a free kick into the box and Andy Carroll tries to control the ball at the back post but Spurs clear.
Goal!
West Ham 2-3 Tottenham
Well then! Arthur Masuaku crosses from deep to Cheik Kouyate who fires a header into the net and sets up a big finish against 10-man Tottenham. Four minutes plus added time to go.
89 mins: Harry Kane makes way for Fernando Llorente as Spurs use up time on the clock with their backs against the wall.
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