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Leicester City vs Liverpool: Foxes have rediscovered their form as Reds suffer from tough run-in

FANS VIEW: Supporters of both clubs preview the match at the King Power Stadium

Tuesday 02 February 2016 16:38 GMT
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Claudio Ranieri hopes to beat off Jurgen Klopp and secure Ben Chilwell on a new deal
Claudio Ranieri hopes to beat off Jurgen Klopp and secure Ben Chilwell on a new deal (PA)

Leicester City - George Marrable

After a slight dip in form in January, Leicester rediscovered their form against Stoke City in the league, and Leicester fans alike will be hoping for another fine performance against Liverpool. Claudio Ranieri has stuck by the squad, despite doubts surrounding them, and his confidence seems to be paying off once again.

Jamie Vardy seems to be back to his best, after a number of small injuries, illnesses and surgeries over the Christmas period. His energy and tenacity had gone from his game, up until the Stoke victory, where he terrified their defence and along with Mahrez, he will be hoping to trouble Liverpool’s very shaky back line this week.

Our defence has been strengthened with the addition of Daniel Amartey, and that should hopefully improve our weakest area on the pitch. Schmeichel will also be hoping for another good performance in to keep Liverpool at bay, in a game where our defence will need to be very organised. It will be a very tough game, but Leicester should edge it 2-1.

Liverpool - Michael Beck

2016's been pretty rough on the club's league form, so far - and the fixture list hasn't helped. A trip to a really good West Ham side (and is anyone else really not looking forward to the FA Cup repeat of that game?), plus games against Manchester United and Arsenal.

Norwich were the 'easy' game in the mix, which...well, let's just be thankful for the win and move on without a single glance backwards. And now, just to complete the evil run, it's a trip away to the leaders.

You know what, though? This isn't the Leicester of mid-November. This is a Leicester just about clinging onto their spell at the top. They've won just two of their last eight games in all competitions. They didn't manage to beat a 10-man Bournemouth or the most doomed Aston Villa side in the club's history. They're there for the taking. Leicester 1-2 Liverpool.

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