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CHRIS SUTTON'S PREDICTION: Leicester v Liverpool (20:00) Leicester midfielder James Maddison criticised his team's performance after their defeat by Fulham on Monday. I get that, but he hasn't been decisive enough himself at times, like his penalty which was saved against Everton recently. The Foxes really need to start doing their talking on the pitch, but I think they are in for a tough night against a Liverpool side who have won six games in a row and have their eyes firmly on a Champions League spot. Liverpool are just relentless at the moment, and Leicester leak a lot of goals whoever they play because their defence is so bad. It should be an entertaining game because both teams are much better when they come forward, and I also think Dean Smith's side will score - but Liverpool will score more, and I can only see one outcome. Sutton's prediction: 1-3 Joe's prediction: It's a Liverpool win all the way for me but I think Leicester will give them a game because they've got no choice - they are at home and need to go for it. Jamie Vardy is still well capable of getting them a goal, but Liverpool have got a bit of calmness about them that they didn't have earlier in the season. 1-3 JONES KNOWS...SKY SPORTS. Leicester v Liverpool (20:00) Leicester midfielder James Maddison criticised his team's performance after their defeat by Fulham on Monday. I get that, but he hasn't been decisive enough himself at times, like his penalty which was saved against Everton recently. The Foxes really need to start doing their talking on the pitch, but I think they are in for a tough night against a Liverpool side who have won six games in a row and have their eyes firmly on a Champions League spot. Liverpool are just relentless at the moment, and Leicester leak a lot of goals whoever they play because their defence is so bad. It should be an entertaining game because both teams are much better when they come forward, and I also think Dean Smith's side will score - but Liverpool will score more, and I can only see one outcome. Sutton's prediction: 1-3 Joe's prediction: It's a Liverpool win all the way for me but I think Leicester will give them a game because they've got no choice - they are at home and need to go for it. Jamie Vardy is still well capable of getting them a goal, but Liverpool have got a bit of calmness about them that they didn't have earlier in the season. 1-3
I don't for one minute think this game will be as one sided as a lot of people are making out. Leicester are a wounded animal and probably should be a midtable team, not relegation fodder if they were playing to potential... We're getting ready to bring the diva on for her final song, Leicester will play better against us than they have been doing. To play the cliché, this is a cup final for them
it's Leicester at home in probably a lose and go down scenario. teams in this situation do crazy things. they can park a bus to avoid going down at home. (seen it done by West brom, they needed a win but just defended) they can go hell for leather. they can lose their heads totally the one thing they cannot do is just give up at home. they will have to chase is and chase us even I'd 2 goals down with 10 ro go
An open game should suit us - especially as we have our forward line more or less back up to strength. Should be a high-scoring game. (Famous last words)
Think the United wolves game could have huge impact. If United don’t win, should be extra motivation for us as a win woukd see us go above them (having played game more) and really put pressure on. A United win though just opens that gap
I believe that Newcastle are our best bet. Their last matches are all against teams that playing for something (Brighton and Leicester) or against players proving themselves to their new manager and giving a last day of the season win to their frustrated fans (Chelsea). It wouldn’t surprise me if they draw these matches as I posted earlier finishing on 69. We just have to do our bit. Leicester will defend with 11 men at the start but once they concede they’ll have to open up and since they are so disorganised they’ll quickly crumble. The Villa match is at home and Southampton have nothing to play except for some pride.
Liverpool involved in major VAR review with Howard Webb set to break silence Liverpool travel to Leicester City on Monday and reports suggest audio from VAR will be heard by fans for the first time Liverpool's trip to Leicester City on Monday could feature a VAR first as Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) chief Howard Webb will reportedly be a guest in the Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football studio. The technology has frequently been under the spotlight since its introduction in the English top-flight. This season, in particular, there have been growing calls for the audio between the match referee and the officials at Stockley Park to be aired in a bid for more clarity over contentious decisions. n a report from The Mirror, it claims that the Premier League will trial letting spectators hear conversations between the referee and VAR officials for the first time since the introduction of the technology with Webb joining pundits Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville from 6:30pm, an hour-and-a-half before kick-off at the King Power Stadium. LIVERPOOL ECHO
The Echo article doesn't make the crucial point that we will hear it after the game - presumably to give them time to redact anything which might embarrass the officials.
