Leicester City will be looking for their third win in the Premier League when they will visit the London Stadium. The defending champions have been on a dream run after they cruised to the quarter-finals of the Champions League by defeating the mighty Sevilla. Craig Shakespeare has won his first three matches after he was appointed the manager and will look to carry the momentum.
West Ham lost their last match 3-2 to Bournemouth and will look to regain their focus. Slaven Bilic will be under immense pressure to deliver in this crunch game. Leicester haven’t registered a win in an away match which should be a relief for the Hammers. The gaffer might reshuffle his starting lineup and could introduce Andre Ayew who is pushing for a start.
Leicester are just three points clear of the drop zone and could become the first ever team to get relegated after making it to the Champions League quarters. They have to better their away record if they really wanted to finish the season in a respectable position. West Ham are currently having an awful run and they haven’t managed a win in their last four matches. The Foxes could use their current momentum to pile more misery on Slaven Bilic’s side.
Team News and Predicted Lineups.
West Ham United (4-2-3-1)
Mark Noble has been ruled out with a dead leg. His absence means Sam Byram might make it to the team. Cheikhou Kouyate will move to his preferable midfield slot to replace Noble while Byram will move to the right side of the defence. Robert Snodgrass is recovering from an ankle injury and remains a doubt.
Randolph; Cresswell, Fonte, Reid, Byram; Obiang, Kouyate; Antonio, Lanzini, Feghouli; Carroll
Leicester City (4-4-1-1)
Nampalys Mendy is carrying an injury and won’t be available.
Schmeichel; Fuchs, Huth, Morgan, Simpson; Ndidi, Drinkwater; Albrighton, Mahrez; Okazaki; Vardy
Key Players
Leicester City
Riyad Mahrez– His swift movement off the ball and slick dribbling has been the reason for his success. Leicester have to win this match and this player has to take the responsibility to guide his team.
Jamie Vardy– Last season’s highest scorer is having a tough time and has managed just seven goals this term. Shakespeare will once gain rely on him despite his goal scoring drought and he has to repay the faith.
West Ham United
Michail Antonio– This season has been Antonio’s season. The England international has been absolutely outstanding for the Hammers.
Odds
Leicester City- 3.30
Draw- 3.50
West Ham United- 2.30
