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:
Liverpool vs Leicester LIVE
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Liverpool host Leicester City in the Premier League, with kick-off at 8pm | Live on Amazon Prime
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The Reds sit four points clear at the top of the Premier League
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Leicester are hovering just two points the relegation zone
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Liverpool vs Leicester LIVE
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Liverpool will be bidding to continue their Premier League title charge as they welcome Leicester City to Anfield.
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.
