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
92 mins: No. Andy Carroll looks like he's about to test the goalkeeper as he rises highest but Davinson Sanchez does enough to put him off and Spurs survive.
93 mins: Jordan Ayew leaves a heavy tackle on Ben Davis and after consideration, Micheal Oliver brandishes a yellow card.
Handbags
94 mins: A lot going on here, all the players, including the two goalkeepers are involved. Andy Carroll gets into a spot of bother with Fernando Llorente and everyone gets in on the act. Carroll, Llorente and Eric Dier get yellow cards.
Full time!
Ten-man Spurs survive a late scare and take the three points.
Time to turn our attention to the 3 o'clock kick offs. We'll be bringing you updates from the following games:
Burnley - Huddersfield
Everton - Bournemouth
Manchester City - Crystal Palace
Southampton - Manchester United
Stoke - Chelsea
Swansea - Watford
Burnley vs Huddersfield
Huddersfield make eight changes from the 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup and Burnley recall Jeff Hendrick as their only change to the team that started in the 1-1 draw with Liverpool.
Everton vs Bournemouth
Everton's Ashley Williams makes his 50th appearance for the Blues but Micheal Keane is out with an injury as Ronald Koeman reverts to four at the back.
Junior Stanislas makes his first Premier League appearance for Bournemouth as one of three changes to the side that beat Brighton eight days ago, Dan Gosling and Jordan Ibe also start.
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
Pep Guardiola rests Gabriel Jesus with perhaps one eye on Shaktar in the Champions League this week.
Crystal Palace drop club captain Jason Puncheon with Timothy Fosu-Mensah and Ruben Loftus-Cheek returning to the first team as Roy Hodgson searches for the side's first league win and goal this season.
Southampton vs Manchester United
Southampton make no changes to the side that beat Crystal Palace 1-0 last week with Virgil Van Dijk retaining his place on the bench.
There's no room in the squad for Luke Shaw against his former side as Ashley Young starts at left back. Marouane Fellaini starts ahead of Ander Herrera and Juan Mata starts.
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