League leaders Liverpool host Leicester City in the Premier League in the late Boxing Day kick-off this evening, with the hosts looking to extend their lead at the top.
Arne Slot’s side put in a brilliant performance in beating Tottenham 6-3 last time out, with that win bringing their lead to four points along with their game in hand.
And they now face a Leicester side that has been struggling for form of late, having lost 3-0 to Wolves last weekend in what was Ruud van Nistelrooy’s fourth game in charge.
The Foxes sit in 17th, just two points above of the relegation places, ahead of a run of fixtures that also includes games against Manchester City and Aston Villa.
Follow all the latest build-up and team news from Anfield below:
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Liverpool host Leicester City in the Premier League, with kick-off at 8pm | Live on Amazon Prime
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The Reds sit four points clear at the top of the Premier League
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Leicester are hovering just two points the relegation zone
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Liverpool will be bidding to continue their Premier League title charge as they welcome Leicester City to Anfield.
Arne Slot’s side showcased their attacking strength in a 6-3 dismantling of Tottenham to ensure they spent Christmas four points clear at the top of the table with a game in hand over their rivals.
Consecutive defeats have dragged the visitors back into the thick of the relegation fight as a bright start under Ruud van Nistelrooy fades.
The 3-0 home humbling by fellow strugglers Wolves leaves the Dutch manager in need of a result as he takes his team to Merseyside.
Liverpool will face off against Leicester City in a crucial Premier League match as they look to extend their lead at the top of the table. The Reds currently sit four points ahead of second-placed Manchester City, and a win against the Foxes could see them go seven points clear.
Jurgen Klopp’s side will be without the services of key players such as Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez, and Joel Matip due to injury, but they will still field a strong starting XI with the likes of Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, and Roberto Firmino leading the attack.
Meanwhile, Leicester City will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing 4-2 defeat to Burnley in their last match. Brendan Rodgers’ side will be boosted by the return of Jamie Vardy, who missed the Burnley game due to injury.
The match promises to be an exciting encounter between two top teams in the Premier League, and fans can expect plenty of goals and drama. Stay tuned for all the latest team news, line-ups, and more as Liverpool take on Leicester City LIVE. #Liverpool #LeicesterCity #PremierLeague
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