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Liverpool vs Leicester City match preview: What time does it start, what TV channel is it on, where can I watch it?

A look ahead to the Premier League fixture at Anfield

Callum Hosier
Saturday 10 September 2016 14:33 BST
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Liverpool drew their last Premier League game 1-1 against Tottenham
Liverpool drew their last Premier League game 1-1 against Tottenham (Getty)

Jurgen Klopp has certainly brought an added edge of entertainment to the Premier League and his Liverpool side seems to have bought into his pressing philosophy. However, the results have not been going his way, with his side leaking six goals already this season - the joint highest in the league alongside Stoke City and Watford.

As for Leicester, it was almost an impossible task for Claudio Ranieri's team to replicate their fairytale season this campaign, especially considering the way other teams have spent money to strengthen their squads. However, the Foxes have done well to keep the majority of their title-winning team at the club, including star striker Jamie Vardy and talisman midfielder Riyad Marhez. It would come as no surprise to anyone if Ranieri's men were to snatch a result at Anfield.

It’s a big game for…

Riyad Mahrez. The Algerian midfielder had an outstanding season last campaign, attracting the attention of many clubs around the word, including Arsenal and Barcelona.

However, he looks set to stay put at Leicester for the immediate future and has had a mixed start to the season. He scored from the spot in Leicester's opening game but has not produced any further contribution in terms of goals and assists since.

It will be interesting to see if Mahrez can reach the same heights as he did last season.

Best stat…

Leicester City have only beaten Liverpool twice in their past 10 meetings. One of the victories came last season as Leicester defeated Liverpool 2-0 on their way to the Premier League title, the other was way back in 2001 when Leicester beat Liverpool 2-0 at home.

Remember when…

Jamie Vardy nearly broke the back of the net with the screamer against Liverpool at the King Power stadium last season.

The goal marked Vardy's 17th Premier League goal of the season. He would go on to score a total of 24 league goals and guide Leicester to the title.

Player to watch…

Philippe Coutinho. When he is not injured, Coutinho is clearly one of the best technical players the league has to offer, up there with David Silva, Eden Hazard and Mesut Ozil.

The Brazilian midfielder assisted Neymar for Brazil's second goal in their 2-1 victory over South American rivals Colombia on Wednesday. He has also made a mark in the Premier League this season, scoring twice in three appearances, including a superb curling free-kick against Arsenal.

Past three meetings…

Leicester City 2 (Vardy 2), Liverpool 0, Premier League, February 2016.

Liverpool 1 (Benteke), Leicester City 0, Premier League, December 2015.

Liverpool 2 (Gerrard 2), Leicester City 2 (Nugent, Schlupp), Premier League, January 2015.

Form guide…

Liverpool: WLLLWD

Leicester City: WDLLDW

Vital information…

KICK-OFF TIME: 5.30pm

TV: BT Sport 1, highlights on BBC1.

Odds…

Liverpool: 4/5

Leicester City: 19/4

Draw: 13/4

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