Leicester vs Swansea: Premier League match preview
A look ahead to this weekend's Premier League fixture at the King Power Stadium
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.It may look all doom and gloom for Leicester as they currently sit rock bottom of the Premier League with just 25 points, but if The Foxes can pick up three points on Saturday as well as other results going their way, they would escape the relegation zone – for now.
For most of the season Leicester have had a torrid time from bad results on the field to Nigel Pearson being sacked and re-instated within a matter of hours.
However, many who felt Pearson’s side were dead and buried were proved wrong over recent weeks when Leicester recorded two impressive wins against West Ham and West Brom.
Their visitors are currently eighth in the table but find themselves ten points off the European spots. Therefore The Swans have little to play for apart from upholding their current four game unbeaten streak.
Swansea travel to Leicester without Bafetimbi Gomis who was ruled out for up to four weeks with a hamstring injury sustained last week against Everton.
With the visitors having nothing to play for, do not be shocked if Leicester run out victors to collect a valuable three points towards their Premier League survival. If The Foxes are to stay up, they need some luck, and fast.
KICK-OFF: Saturday, 3pm
PAST THREE MEETINGS:
Swansea 2 (Bony 2) Leicester 0, Premier League, October 2014
Leicester 2 (Berner, Vassell) Swansea 1 (Sinclair), Championship, January 2011
Swansea 2 (Emnes, Sinclair) Leicester 0, Championship, October 2010
STATS:
The home team has won the last seven consecutive games between Leicester and Swansea.
Leicester and Swansea have collected the joint least amount of cards this season with 50.
ODDS:
Leicester to win: 2.25
Swansea to win: 3.6
Draw: 3.5
TV: Highlights on BBC1 at 10.30pm
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments