Liverpool welcome Leicester and former Reds coach Brendan Rodgers to Anfield in the Premier League this evening as both teams look to make a statement in what is becoming a competitive, unpredictable title race.
In their last outing, before the international break, Liverpool fought to a 1-1 draw with Manchester City, while Leicester were 1-0 winners against an inconsistent Wolves outfit. But form could go out the window in what is set to be an entertaining battle, full of attacking football between the fourth-placed Reds and third-placed visitors on the champions’ turf tonight. Follow all the action below at the conclusion of Leeds vs Arsenal:
Liverpool 1 – 0 Leicester
35 mins: Close from James Justin. He works his way in between Jota and Milner, cuts inside with the ball and tries to curl one into the top corner but puts it wide.
Michael Jones22 November 2020 19:51
Liverpool 1 – 0 Leicester
33 mins: Robertson flicks the free kick to Matip over towards the back of the box. Matip heads it towards the far post and Firmino only needs a touch to tap it in. He jumps to meet the ball but misses it.
Michael Jones22 November 2020 19:48
Liverpool 1 – 0 Leicester
30 mins: Keita manages to free Mane on the left wing. Evans comes across as Mane runs at him. Mane puts the ball past him and Evans takes him out on the edge of the box.
Michael Jones22 November 2020 19:47
Liverpool 1 – 0 Leicester
27 mins: Robertson whips a corner into the box and Liverpool almost have a second. Matip wins the header under pressure and just puts the ball wide of goal. Leicester seem to have a real problem in defending those corners.
Michael Jones22 November 2020 19:43
Liverpool 1 – 0 Leicester
24 mins: It should be 1-1! Barnes and Vardy combine on the left side of the penalty area. Barnes brings it in and plays it up to Vardy running towards the byline. Vardy cuts the ball back to Barnes who opens up his body too much and puts the ball wide of the far post.
Michael Jones22 November 2020 19:40
Liverpool 1 – 0 Leicester – Evans OG
21 mins: GOAL! It’s a nightmare for Leicester but a deserved goal for Liverpool. Milner whips in the cross. Jonny Evans is tussling with Sadio Mane and the ball hits the back of his head and beats Kasper Schmeichel in goal.
Michael Jones22 November 2020 19:38
Liverpool 0 – 0 Leicester
18 mins: Liverpool have been impressive so far. Their weakened back line hasn’t really been tested as they’ve kept the ball up top with the forward three who’ve all linked up well. Liverpool win another corner.
Michael Jones22 November 2020 19:36
Liverpool 0 – 0 Leicester
15 mins: Denied. Kasper Schmeichel gets the game on level terms after Jota receives the ball from Firmino on the edge of the box. He turns and drills one at goal forcing the Leicester keeper to dive to his right to make the save.
Michael Jones22 November 2020 19:30
Liverpool 0 – 0 Leicester
12 mins: Liverpool have had the best chances of the opening 10 minutes or so. Leicester get forward on the counter attack. They win the ball at the back and Fofana brings it forward. Justin makes a run down the left and he picks up the ball. Fofana sprints into the box with Vardy but the cross finds neither of them.
Michael Jones22 November 2020 19:29