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League leaders Liverpool host Leicester City in the Premier League in the late Boxing Day kick-off this evening, with the hosts looking to extend their lead at the top.
Arne Slot’s side put in a brilliant performance in beating Tottenham 6-3 last time out, with that win bringing their lead to four points along with their game in hand.
And they now face a Leicester side that has been struggling for form of late, having lost 3-0 to Wolves last weekend in what was Ruud van Nistelrooy’s fourth game in charge.
The Foxes sit in 17th, just two points above of the relegation places, ahead of a run of fixtures that also includes games against Manchester City and Aston Villa.
Follow all the latest build-up and team news from Anfield below:
Arne Slot hails ‘best away performance’ of Liverpool reign after Spurs thriller
The Reds produced a masterful attacking display in north London with Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah on target twice along with efforts either side of half-time by Alexis Mac Allister and the imperious Dominik Szoboszlai.
It was a thoroughly-deserved success for Slot’s men and made it 21 triumphs in 25 matches since he replaced Jurgen Klopp this summer in further evidence Liverpool are the best team in the country right now, but the 46-year-old pointed out they were not perfect in the capital.
Chris Wilson26 December 2024 19:10
Virgil van Dijk reveals current situation on Liverpool contract negotiations
The Netherlands international’s current deal expires in the summer and from next week he would be able to negotiate with overseas clubs about moving at the end of the season.
However, it is understood the 33-year-old’s preference is to stay at Anfield and the player himself is just concentrating on a campaign which has them top of the Premier League and Champions League tables.
Chris Wilson26 December 2024 19:00
Confirmed lineups – Liverpool v Leicester
Liverpool:Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Jones, Mac Allister; Salah, Gakpo, Nunez
Leicester: Stolarczyk; Justin, Coady, Vestergaard, Kristiansen; Soumare, Winks; El Khannous, Ayew, Mavididi; Daka
Karl Matchett26 December 2024 18:59
Team news
The line-ups should be released in around five minutes…
Chris Wilson26 December 2024 18:40
Is Liverpool v Leicester on TV?
When is Liverpool vs Leicester?
Liverpool vs Leicester is due to kick off at 8pm GMT on Thursday 26 December at Anfield.
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on Amazon Prime Video, with the streaming service showing every Boxing Day fixture in the Premier League.
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Chris Wilson26 December 2024 18:30
Predicted line-ups
Liverpool XI: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson; Szoboszlai, Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Diaz, Gakpo.
Leicester XI: Stolarczyk; Justin, Coady, Vestergaard, Kristiansen; Winks, Skipp, Soumare; De Cordova-Reid, Vardy, Mavididi.
Chris Wilson26 December 2024 18:20
Team news
Ibrahima Konate and Conor Bradley remain absent for Liverpool, but Arne Slot otherwise has a squad in good health.
Leicester goalkeeper Mads Hermansen missed the defeat to Wolves, while the game also came too soon for deputy Jakub Stolarczyk after injury. Danny Ward may be replaced by the Pole with Hermansen again a major doubt.
Chris Wilson26 December 2024 18:10
Liverpool vs Leicester LIVE
Arne Slot’s side showcased their attacking strength in a 6-3 dismantling of Tottenham to ensure they spent Christmas four points clear at the top of the table with a game in hand over their rivals.
Consecutive defeats have dragged the visitors back into the thick of the relegation fight as a bright start under Ruud van Nistelrooy fades.
The 3-0 home humbling by fellow strugglers Wolves leaves the Dutch manager in need of a result as he takes his team to Merseyside.
Chris Wilson26 December 2024 18:00
