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Chelsea host Leicester City in the Premier League on Wednesday with the Blues looking to improve their current third-placed standing on the table.
The Blues have won the last three Premier League meetings between these two. Chelsea ran out as 2-1 victors in the corresponding fixture earlier this season with goals from Alvaro Morata and N'Golo Kante.
The Foxes are also winless in their last 12 away Premier League games against 'top six' opposition of the Premier League - losing each of the last five. After four wins in December, Leicester City have arguably lost their way. The Foxes only recently drew level against Fleetwood Town in their FA Cup third-round.
Chelsea vs Leicester City: Kickoff information
Date: 13th January
Kickoff: 15:00 (local time), 8:30 PM (IST)
Venue: Stamford Bridge Stadium
Team News:
Chelsea
Antonio Conte has no injury problem and is expected to field his full strength squad against the Leicester City. The new signing of Chelsea, Ross Barkley, is doubtful for this fixture against Leicester as he was sidelined for 7 months because of the hamstring injury.
Eden Hazard has also recovered from a knock to his calf that saw him sit out the third round FA Cup tie completely, but he played against the Gunners.
In the attack, the Spaniard, Alvaro Morata, has gone three games without a goal in January, missing a host of chances and lacking the confidence. But, Conte is expected to continue with the 25-year-old player in this match.
Chelsea Form Guide: W-D-W-W-W
Formation: 3-5-2
Probable Chelsea Playing XI: Courtois(GK) || Azpilicueta, Christensen, Gary Cahill || Victor Moses, N'Golo Kante, Tim Bakayako, Cesc Fabregas, Xabi Alonso || Eden Hazard, Alvaro Morata
Leicester City:
Wes Morgan and Danny Simpson (hamstring) and Robert Huth (ankle) are out but Christian Fuchs and Vicente Iborra are fit for Claude Puel's side at Stamford Bridge.
Jamie Vardy missed FA Cup clash against Fleetwood Town but he could return from his recent groin injury against Chelsea. Midfielder Adrien Silva is set to make his first start for Leicester — he is the player they signed to replace Chelsea-bound Danny Drinkwater but missed the FIFA registration deadline by minutes on transfer deadline day. Silva had to thus sit out for four months before being allowed to make his debut on New Year’s Day as a substitute.
Leicester City Form Guide:D-L-L-W-D
Formation:4-5-1
Probable Leicester Playing XI: Kasper Schmeichel(GK) || Ben Chillwell, Alexander Dragovic, Harry Maguire, Christian Fuchs || Riyad Mahrez, Wilfried Ndidi, Matty James, Marc Albrighton, Shinji Okazaki || Jamie Vardy
Author's Verdict: The in-form side, Chelsea are favourites to win the clash.
