Leicester City are winless in 14 visits to Anfield, losing 11 of them, dating back to 2000, and it would require a Christmas miracle for the Foxes to defeat the league-leaders on Boxing Day.
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For the sixth time, Liverpool have spent Christmas Day top of the Premier League but now, unlike in '96, 2008, 2013, 2018 and 2020, they're aiming to still be number one come the end of May. On Sunday, the Reds beat Tottenham 6-3, no that is not a typo, in a truly bonkers, chaotic and end-to-end encounter in North London.
Luis Díaz, Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai were all on target in the first half, the visitors probably should've been out of sight by the interval, before Mohamed Salah struck twice in seven minutes, with Díaz then firing home a sixth, quelling any potential Spurs comeback.
Arne Slot's side have now won 21 of 25 matches across all competitions since his arrival, and we are in danger of normalising what the Dutchman has achieved, having succeeded Jürgen Klopp. So, Liverpool are top of the Premier League, four points clear of Chelsea with a game in hand, so it would be a monumental upset if the Reds did not win this one.
Leicester City meantime travel to Anfield aiming to avoid a third successive hammering. Having been demolished 4-0 at Newcastle, the Foxes were then steamrollered 3-0 by Wolverhampton Wanderers at home on Sunday, all the goals coming in a 25-minute first half spree, which is far from ideal considering Wolves are current tenants of the bottom three.
So, safe to say Ruud van Nistelrooy's honeymoon period did not last long, beating West Ham in his first match in charge, before the Foxes fought back from 2-0 down to draw with Brighton five days later, scoring twice after the 86th minute. Nevertheless, the Foxes are now just two points clear of the drop zone and, with Man City visiting Filbert Way on Sunday, Leicester could find themselves in the bottom three by the time they commence 2025 at Villa Park. Those traveling from the East Midlands to Merseyside for the night-time kick off on Boxing Day will simply be seeking to avoid witnessing another massacre.
Liverpool vs Leicester City Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 122.
- Liverpool Wins: 56. Draws: 25. Leicester City Wins: 41.
Liverpool Team News
Ibrahima Konaté and Conor Bradley remain sidelined, while Federico Chiesa simply cannot stay fit, making just his fourth appearance for the club off the bench against Southampton in the EFL Cup, before not being included in the matchday squad at Spurs. Regardless, Arne Slot could name an unchanged lineup, with the choice between either Dominik Szoboszlai or Curtis Jones in midfield the only major question mark. Luis Díaz's brace at Tottenham were his first Premier League goals since September, taking his tally to 11 for the campaign overall, likely to lead the line once more, chosen over fit-again Diogo Jota and Darwin Núñez. Ryan Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, Núñez and Gakpo would miss Sunday's trip to West Ham if cautioned.
Liverpool predicted lineup vs Leicester City: (4-3-3): Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai; Salah, Gakpo, Luis Díaz.
Liverpool Player to Watch vs Leicester City
Mohamed Salah's double at the weekend saw him become the first player in Premier League history to register both ten goals and ten assists before Christmas Day. The Egyptian has only scored four times in 11 appearances against Leicester, but you wouldn't back against him netting on Thursday night would you?
Leicester City Team News
First-choice goalkeeper Mads Hermansen, who's been exceptional this season, is sidelined due to a groin injury suffered at Newcastle. So, with Jakub Stolarczyk only just back from an ankle issue, Danny Ward could continue to deputise, despite being booed by his own supporters on Sunday. Out-field, Ricardo Pereira and Abdul Fatawu are sidelined long-term, Wilfred Ndidi is also out, but fit-again Harry Winks and Bobby De Cordova-Reid came off the bench at the weekend. Since taking over, Ruud van Nistelrooy has favoured Conor Coady and Jannik Vestergaard as his centre-back pairing, but is likely to shake things up, so will either Caleb Okoli or Wout Faes, who scored two own goals during his only previous appearance at Anfield, be recalled? Oliver Skipp and Jamie Vardy will miss Man City's visit to the East Midlands if cautioned.
Leicester City predicted lineup vs Liverpool: (4-2-3-1): Ward; Justin, Okoli, Coady, Kristiansen; Soumaré, Winks, El Khannouss, De Cordova-Reid, Mavididi; Vardy.
Leicester City Players to Watch vs Liverpool
Jamie Vardy has six goals to his name this season, while he's netted ten times in his career against Liverpool, only on target against Arsenal and Watford more frequently, so if the Foxes are to spring a major surprise, he's likely to be at the forefront of any potential upset.
Liverpool vs Leicester City Prediction
As alluded to multiple times, we cannot see any other outcome than a comfortable Liverpool victory, with those bedecked in red at Anfield celebrating another victory: Liverpool 3-0 Leicester City.
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How to watch Liverpool vs Leicester City Premier League game on TV channel?
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- UK: Amazon Prime Video
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What is the date and kick-off time for Liverpool vs Leicester City in the Premier League?
Liverpool vs Leicester City takes place on Thursday 26 December 2024, with kick off at 20:00 (GMT), 15:00 (EDT) & 12:00 (PST).