- May 22, 2011
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Quick turn around with the next game being played on Tuesday as Liverpool travel to newly promoted Leicester.
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Current Position
This game sees bottom of the table Leicester take on 11th in the table Liverpool with both teams desperate for a win to help push themselves out of positions neither want to be.
Form
Leicester go into this game in miserable form picking up only 2 points from a possible 24. Their last win was that astonishing 5-3 game against Manchester United which stunned the footballing World. Not only are they winless since then but they've also only managed 4 goals in those 8 games, scoring twice against Burnly in a 2-2 draw and twice at the weekend v QPR in a 3-2 defeat. On the whole, things aren't looking too good for the Foxes at the moment.
Liverpool on the other hand go into this game on the back of a valuable win against Stoke at the weekend, the first time they've won a game in the League since beating QPR 4 games ago. It was also Liverpool's 3rd clean sheet this season, one which they will be hoping to build on over the coming weeks.
Last time these 2 met?
The last time these 2 met was in 2003/2004 season with the first game being won by Liverpool at Anfield 2-1.
The reverse fixture at the Walkers Stadium resulted in a 0-0 stalemate, something which both teams may not be totally disappointed about this time around given Leicester's struggles and Liverpool's poor run of form.
Team News
Leicester
Have no new injury concerns so may field a similar team to that which played against QPR.
Liverpool
Won't be expected to change much with the defence keeping a clean sheet, a rarity under Brendan Rodgers, while Steven Gerrard may come back into the team at the expense of Luca or Allen. Lambert is expected to continue up top, despite starting midweek last week and at the weekend, mainly due to lack of options with Mario Balotelli still uncertain to be fit for the game.
Ones to Watch
Leicester
Leandro Ulloa - the record summer signing from Brighton started life in the Premiership well with his 5 PL goals all coming in his first 5 games, however since then has drawn a blank. His aerial threat may just cause Liverpool problems though.
Liverpool
Rickie Lambert may finally be showing why Liverpool surprisingly brought him to Anfield. 2 goals in the last week (his first PL and first CL) followed by a vital assist against Stoke mean the boyhood LFC fan is the form striker at the club.
Prediction for the game
With Leicester's poor form and current league position, Liverpool go into the game as favourites, despite the bad run they were on before the Stoke victory. With both teams struggling for goals, a low scoring game is on the cards.
Wouldn't look past a narrow 2-1 victory for Liverpool.
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Current Position
This game sees bottom of the table Leicester take on 11th in the table Liverpool with both teams desperate for a win to help push themselves out of positions neither want to be.
Form
Leicester go into this game in miserable form picking up only 2 points from a possible 24. Their last win was that astonishing 5-3 game against Manchester United which stunned the footballing World. Not only are they winless since then but they've also only managed 4 goals in those 8 games, scoring twice against Burnly in a 2-2 draw and twice at the weekend v QPR in a 3-2 defeat. On the whole, things aren't looking too good for the Foxes at the moment.
Liverpool on the other hand go into this game on the back of a valuable win against Stoke at the weekend, the first time they've won a game in the League since beating QPR 4 games ago. It was also Liverpool's 3rd clean sheet this season, one which they will be hoping to build on over the coming weeks.
Last time these 2 met?
The last time these 2 met was in 2003/2004 season with the first game being won by Liverpool at Anfield 2-1.
The reverse fixture at the Walkers Stadium resulted in a 0-0 stalemate, something which both teams may not be totally disappointed about this time around given Leicester's struggles and Liverpool's poor run of form.
Team News
Leicester
Have no new injury concerns so may field a similar team to that which played against QPR.
Liverpool
Won't be expected to change much with the defence keeping a clean sheet, a rarity under Brendan Rodgers, while Steven Gerrard may come back into the team at the expense of Luca or Allen. Lambert is expected to continue up top, despite starting midweek last week and at the weekend, mainly due to lack of options with Mario Balotelli still uncertain to be fit for the game.
Ones to Watch
Leicester
Leandro Ulloa - the record summer signing from Brighton started life in the Premiership well with his 5 PL goals all coming in his first 5 games, however since then has drawn a blank. His aerial threat may just cause Liverpool problems though.
Liverpool
Rickie Lambert may finally be showing why Liverpool surprisingly brought him to Anfield. 2 goals in the last week (his first PL and first CL) followed by a vital assist against Stoke mean the boyhood LFC fan is the form striker at the club.
Prediction for the game
With Leicester's poor form and current league position, Liverpool go into the game as favourites, despite the bad run they were on before the Stoke victory. With both teams struggling for goals, a low scoring game is on the cards.
Wouldn't look past a narrow 2-1 victory for Liverpool.
