Leicester City vs Tottenham Hotspur Preview
Spurs, not surprisingly 14th on the table with one point, find themselves up against the Foxes, surprisingly and deservedly only second on the table.
Leicester City:
Leicester City, while not totally assured at the back, have enough firepower that has seen them defeat Sunderland on the opening day and West Ham in their second fixture.
Under new management of Claudio Ranieri, the Foxes look incisive and prolific in attack. In two games, Leicester have managed 6 goals, while Spurs have mustered only 2.
From the first two matches, it seems evident that most of the Leicester attack develops from its wings. While Vardy does provide a lot of movement up top, containing Mahrez and Albrighton will be key for Spurs' full backs.
Although Sunderland did put up a poor show at the King Power stadium on the opening day and West Ham could only get a goal against Leicester, interestingly, one common stat for the losing teams was the amount of shots from inside the box, 7 each. Something Spurs could look to exploit.
Spurs:
Although Spurs did put up a creditable performance at Old Trafford and was arguably the better team at home to Stoke City, lack of results has always been an issue for the Lilywhites.
Spurs have the full squad to select from, except Andros Townsend, who recently sustained an injury.
Also, Clinton N'jie could be handed his debut after sealing a move from Lyon.
Spurs will be hoping to continue their recent success over Leicester, successfully doing a double over the Foxes last season.
Kick off time: 19.30 IST
Stadium: King Power stadium.
Referee: Martin Atkinson
Prediction: 3-1 to Spurs.
COYS!
Spurs, not surprisingly 14th on the table with one point, find themselves up against the Foxes, surprisingly and deservedly only second on the table.
Leicester City:
Leicester City, while not totally assured at the back, have enough firepower that has seen them defeat Sunderland on the opening day and West Ham in their second fixture.
Under new management of Claudio Ranieri, the Foxes look incisive and prolific in attack. In two games, Leicester have managed 6 goals, while Spurs have mustered only 2.
From the first two matches, it seems evident that most of the Leicester attack develops from its wings. While Vardy does provide a lot of movement up top, containing Mahrez and Albrighton will be key for Spurs' full backs.
Although Sunderland did put up a poor show at the King Power stadium on the opening day and West Ham could only get a goal against Leicester, interestingly, one common stat for the losing teams was the amount of shots from inside the box, 7 each. Something Spurs could look to exploit.
Spurs:
Although Spurs did put up a creditable performance at Old Trafford and was arguably the better team at home to Stoke City, lack of results has always been an issue for the Lilywhites.
Spurs have the full squad to select from, except Andros Townsend, who recently sustained an injury.
Also, Clinton N'jie could be handed his debut after sealing a move from Lyon.
Spurs will be hoping to continue their recent success over Leicester, successfully doing a double over the Foxes last season.
Kick off time: 19.30 IST
Stadium: King Power stadium.
Referee: Martin Atkinson
Prediction: 3-1 to Spurs.
COYS!
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