Our prediction for this Premier League match:
All eyes will be on King Power Stadium when Leicester City and Liverpool take on each other in the last game of the year. The Foxes suffered a 6-3 loss to Man City on Boxing Day, but their display in the second half was anything but poor. Top scorer Jamie Vardy should be recalled to the starting XI, while Justin, Fofana, Daka, Soyuncu, and Pereira continue to miss out with injuries. Johnny Evans is a major doubt, and he faces race against clock to be fit for Tuesday’s clash.
The Reds, on the other hand, were not in action on Boxing Day as their encounter with Leeds United was postponed. Liverpool aim to stay in the title race, and seeing that Leicester experienced all sorts of problems at the back in their last league match, away win should be considered. The good news for the visitors is that all Virgil van Dijk, Curtis Jones, and Fabinho have recovered from coronavirus. Andy Robertson is banned for the match.
Highlighted Player (Jamie Vardy):
Spending his early career playing no-league football, Jamie Vardy made the headlines when he joined Leicester City in a £1 million deal in 2012, but little did he know that he would go on to become a genuine Premier League star just three years later.
The experienced forward helped the Foxes gain promotion to the elite division and then score more than 20 goals as they mounted an unlikely title bid, earning worldwide acclaim as well as a place in the England squad. Vardy went on to score his first two goals for the Three Lions in March 2016 friendlies, with his back-heel goal against Germany in Berlin seeing him instantly become a fans’ favourite.
Over the years, Vardy has earned a reputation as a striker who never gives up and can be a real menace for opposition defenders, but his excellent goalscoring record and good link-up play are enough to suggest he can be described as a mix of old-style pacey forwards and modern strikers.
Highlighted Team (Liverpool):
Founded back in 1892, Liverpool are one of England’s and world’s most famous clubs. The Reds hold a high-profile rivalry with Everton and there have always been fireworks when the two teams take on each other in the Merseyside derby.
The Reds welcome their opponents at Anfield and it has to be noted that they have already won 18 first division trophies. Liverpool were on the verge of lifting the 2014/2015 Premier League trophy, but Steven Gerrard slipped in the decider against Chelsea and left the Reds without a title.
Liverpool won one of their last Champions League trophy's in 2005, with the team coming from three goals behind to beat Milan in a historic clash in Istanbul. The Reds have clinched six European Cups and it is no surprise they are regarded as one of the greatest European clubs.
The likes of Steven Gerrard, Robbie Fowler, Paul Ince, Ian Rush, Graeme Souness, Sami Hyypia and Luis Suarez are some of the most notable footballers to have represented the club over the years. The club’s anthem is You’ll Never Walk Alone and their shirt colour is red.