Leicester City (LEI) will take on Liverpool (LIV) in a Premier League clash on Boxing Day. LEI vs LIV match will be played at the King Power Stadium. The Foxes have a chance to cut the gap between them and leaders Liverpool to seven points. The Reds are fresh of a victory in the FIFA Club World Cup where they defeated Flamengo 1-0 while Leicester were thrashed 3-1 by Manchester City in their last Premier League outing. For fans of Dream11 fantasy game, can scroll down for some tips and team suggestions to build a strong team for Leicester City vs Liverpool clash in EPL 2019-20. Boxing Day Fixtures in Premier League 2019–20: Leaders Liverpool Take On Leicester, Arsenal Travel to Bournemouth.
A top of the table clash which could make the title race interesting in the Foxes come away with all three points or can potentially end the race if the Reds emerge victorious. Harvey Barnes might be available for Leicester after being taken off against City due to an ankle problem. There are no other injury concerns for Brendan Rogers to deal with. Liverpool, on the other hand, will once again be without Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain as the midfielder sustained an injury in Qatar. Dejan Lovern, Joel Matip and Fabinho will also be unavailable for Jurgen Klopp during this festive period. Chelsea Supporter Arrested During English Premier League Game at Tottenham Hotspur for Alleged Racial Abuse of Son Heung-Min.
Leicester City vs Liverpool, EPL 2019-20, Dream11 Team Prediction: Goalkeeper – Alisson Becker (LIV) should be your keeper for this match as he is in a great form.
Leicester City vs Liverpool, EPL 2019-20, Dream11 Team Prediction: Defenders – You should ideally go for four defenders in your team and they should be Johnny Evans (LEI), Ben Chilwell (LEI), Virgil van Dijk (LIV) and Alexander Arnold (LIV).
Leicester City vs Liverpool, EPL 2019-20, Dream11 Team Prediction: Midfielders – Sadio Mane (LIV) will be the Reds main threat and should be your vice-captain. The other players in your midfield should be Marc Albrighton (LEI), James Maddison (LEI), Gini Wijnaldum (LIV) and Mo Salah (LIV).
Leicester City vs Liverpool, EPL 2019-20, Dream11 Team Prediction: Forwards – Jamie Vardy (LEI) is the league’s leading scorer and should be your captain.
Leicester City vs Liverpool, EPL 2019-20, Dream11 Team Prediction: Alisson Becker (LIV) (GK), Johnny Evans (LEI), Ben Chilwell (LEI), Virgil van Dijk (LIV), Alexander Arnold (LIV), Sadio Mane (LIV), Marc Albrighton (LEI), James Maddison (LEI), Gini Wijnaldum (LIV), Mo Salah (LIV), Jamie Vardy (LEI).
Liverpool lead the premier league table and are on course for their first league title in 30 years. Leicester know that if they want repeat their heroics from 2016, they need to record a win in this match.
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