Liverpool are back in action in the Premier League against a Leicester side aiming to bounce back after suffering defeat at Manchester City.
The Reds took care of business in Qatar to win the Club World Cup and return still 10 points clear at the top of the table with a game in hand over their rivals. Victory here will see them move to 17 wins in 18 games this season.
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GOAL! Leicester 0-4 Liverpool
77′ – Relentless! Alexander-Arnold powers his way into space down the right channel, Mane frees him and the right-back cracks in a low strike into the bottom corner for four!
Leicester 0-1 Liverpool
70′ – Penalty to Liverpool! Soyuncu leans into the ball after a corner, clear handball, Milner will take the spot-kick right after coming on!
Leicester 0-1 Liverpool
65′ – Leicester certainly more aggressive, more intent on sending a few players forward over the last five or ten minutes. Liverpool readying a couple of subs.
Leicester 0-1 Liverpool
60′ – An hour played, Liverpool still haven’t managed to get the second goal which they really should have already and which might just see Leicester off. The assistant gives the Reds a corner they shouldn’t have had, but Leicester clear.
Leicester 0-1 Liverpool
55′ – Should be 2-0! Robertson wins the ball back near the corner flag, crosses quickly and Firmino beats Schmeichel to the ball – but pokes just wide of the far post!
Leicester 0-1 Liverpool
52′ – Liverpool’s high press in evidence again and Leicester simply can’t play out around it. They’re barely reaching the halfway line. Pereira produces a vital headed interception to stop Robertson reaching a cross from Alexander-Arnold at the back post.
Leicester 0-1 Liverpool
48′ – Leicester giving it away in defence again at the start of this half. Tielemans gets a shot away, Leicester’s first of the game, but it’s blocked by Gomez and flies away for a corner.
Second half time at the King Power. Liverpool in control in that first half – what can Leicester provide in response? We are back underway.
Half time: Leicester 0-1 Liverpool
Leicester 0-1 Liverpool
44′ – Final minute of the half. The home team can’t get close to the ball at the moment and the fans are whistling their frustration. One minute added on.
Leicester 0-1 Liverpool
41′ – Keita dribbles into the box, but is stopped by Soyuncu. Leicester haven’t had a shot in the game yet.
Leicester 0-1 Liverpool
37′ – Liverpool very comfortable so far and the home team fortunate to only be one behind really. Gomez has defended well against Vardy and Van Dijk has been pinging passes every which way from deep.
Leicester 0-1 Liverpool
33′ – What a chance for 2-0! Leicester don’t deal with a bouncing ball, Mane turns and drills in a shot – straight at Schmeichel who spreads himself to save!
Match preview
When is it?
The match kicks off 20.00 on Thursday 26 December.
How can I watch it?
The match will be broadcast live on Amazon Prime.
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Team news
The Foxes are free of any injuries aside from a late fitness check on Harvey Barnes, who was forced off during the loss against Manchester City.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has been ruled out after sustaining ligament damage during the Club World Cup final, while Joel Matip, Dejan Lovren and Fabinho remain absent.
Line-ups
Leicester: Schmeichel, Ricardo, Evans, Soyuncu, Chilwell; Ndidi; Barnes, Praet, Tielemans, Maddison; Vardy.
Liverpool: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson, Henderson, Wijnaldum, Keita, Mane, Salah, Firmino.
What are the odds?
Leicester 23/10
Draw 13/5
Liverpool 21/20
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