League leader Liverpool will take on 17th-placed Leicester City in a Premier League clash at the Anfield Stadium on Friday (IST).
PREVIEW
Liverpool is top of the table on Christmas Day for the first time since the 2020/21 season and will want to make it count.
Just once in the past seven top-flight campaigns in which it has sat at the summit on December 25, has it gone on to win the title. Additionally, the Reds have won each of their last seven Boxing-Day matches, scoring 20 times and conceding just once.
Arne Slot’s side returned to winning ways in style on Sunday, overwhelming Spurs following two frustrating draws.
It is four points clear of Chelsea with a game in hand. It would be a huge surprise if it slipped up against Leicester at home, especially with Mohamed Salah enjoying a purple patch.
The Egypt international is the first player to reach double figures for both goals (15) and assists (11) before Christmas in the history of the Premier League.
Leicester won its first match under new manager Ruud van Nistelrooy earlier this month but have collected just a single point in their past three matches, conceding nine goals.
The leaky Foxes have not won at Anfield since 2000 and are just two points clear of the drop zone after returning to the top flight this season.
Head-to-head record
Matches: 122
Liverpool: 56
Leicester City: 41
Draws: 25
When will the Liverpool vs Leicester City match start?
The Premier League match between Liverpool and Leicester City will kick off at 1:30AM IST on Friday, December 27, at the Anfield Stadium in Liverpool.
Where to watch the Liverpool vs Leicester City match?
The Premier League match between Liverpool and Leicester City will be live telecast on the Star Sports network. The game also be live streamed on Disney+ Hotstar app and website.
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