Tag: Leicester City

West Ham United vs Leicester City – betting tips and predictions

Vyom Chaudhary

West Ham find themselves in deep trouble at the wrong end of the league table as they prepare to host resurgent Leicester City at London Stadium on Friday night. David Moyes started his life as the Hammers manager with a 2-0 defeat at Watford last weekend, and there is already huge pressure on him to get quick results. The Hammers have picked up just two points from their last five games, and they are placed 18th on the table with just nine points. A win on Friday would move them…

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Leicester City vs Manchester City – betting tips and predictions

Vyom Chaudhary

A resurgent Leicester City will face an unstoppable force in Manchester City at King Power Stadium on Saturday. The Foxes have put together a decent run of results and they are unbeaten in their last five league games with two wins and three draws. However, they will be huge underdogs against a rampant City side, who have dropped only two points this season. In their last league fixture, the Foxes came out with a 2-2 draw from Stoke, and in their last home game, they claimed a 2-0 win over…

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Stoke City vs Leicester City – betting tips and predictions

Vyom Chaudhary

The Potters will face a resurgent Leicester side at Bet 365 Stadium in an early kick-off on Saturday. After back-to-back defeats in the league, Stoke got back to winning ways with a 1-0 result at Watford last weekend, and find themselves in the 14th spot on the table. Veteran midfielder Darren Fletcher scored a sweet volley to ease pressure on his manager, and before that, Mame Diouf had scored three goals in three appearances for Mark Hughes’ side. The Foxes are placed 11th on the table, but they are only…

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Leicester City vs Everton – betting tips and predictions

Vyom Chaudhary

On Sunday, we will see two sides with new managers take on each other at King Power Stadium. The Foxes, who won 2-1 at Swansea under caretaker manager Michael Appleton last weekend, will be under the guidance of their new permanent boss Claude Puel this weekend. The win against the Swans was Foxes’ second of the league campaign. They also registered a convincing 3-1 win at Leeds Utd in League Cup during midweek, and two wins in the row must have helped their confidence ahead of the game against the…

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Bournemouth vs Leicester City – betting tips and predictions

Vyom Chaudhary

Bournemouth are desperate for points ahead of their league game against Leicester City at Vitality Stadium on Saturday. The Cherries have registered just three points this season – a 2-1 home win over Brighton, and they sit second-from-bottom in the league table. In their last game, they lost 2-1 away at Everton after leading the game for a brief period of time. However, in their last league game at home, they defeated Brighton and they would be looking to consolidate their home form on Saturday. Leicester are not doing much…

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Huddersfield Town vs Leicester City – betting tips and predictions

Vyom Chaudhary

Huddersfield Town will welcome 2015-16 champions Leicester City at The John Smith’s Stadium in an afternoon kick-off on Saturday. The Terriers made a dream start to life in Premier League with two consecutive wins, but they have managed to pick up just a point from their last two games. Last week, they suffered their first defeat of the season as they lost 2-0 at West Ham. Their exploits this season are still impressive as they find themselves sixth in the league table with a positive goal difference of two. Meanwhile,…

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Leicester City vs Chelsea predictions and betting tips

Vyom Chaudhary

Champions of last two seasons will go head-to-head when Chelsea make a trip to King Power Stadium this Saturday. The Foxes have been handed a relatively tough start to the season, and before their clash against the Blues, they have already faced defeats against Arsenal and Manchester United on the road. Their only points came via the 2-0 home win over Brighton, and currently, they occupy the 15th spot in the league table. The Blues have been doing comparatively better, and following their opening-day defeat to Burnley, they have registered…

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Chelsea set to complete at least two signings before transfer deadline

Vyom Chaudhary

After facing setbacks in the recent days of the transfer window, Chelsea are set to complete a couple of signings on the deadline day. The latest reports claim that the Blues agreed on a deal to sign Torino right-back Davide Zappacosta. Sky Sports claims that the Blues will pay £23m, plus add-ons, for the 25-year-old. The right-back has reportedly landed in London on Thursday evening to complete his medical ahead of finalising his move. Blues manager Antonio Conte is familiar with the Italian defender, as he selected him for the Italy national…

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Manchester United looking for a wide player on transfer deadline day

Vyom Chaudhary

Manchester United have been linked with a couple of wide players in the last hours of the transfer window. In the first report, Daily Star claims that United manager Jose Mourinho has registered a late interest in Paris Saint-Germain winger Julian Draxler. The report claims that Mourinho is desperate to add a winger to his squad, and the German could be a last-minute arrival at Old Trafford. Draxler has become a surplus to requirements at PSG following the arrival of Neymar from Barcelona. He has also been linked with the…

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Manchester United vs Leicester City predictions and betting tips

Vyom Chaudhary

Manchester United will look to build on their perfect start to the season when they host 2015-16 champions Leicester City at Old Trafford in the late kickoff on Saturday. United have emerged as early-season favourites after registering consecutive 4-0 victories over West Ham and Swansea. The game against the Foxes could be United’s biggest test yet this season, but Jose Mourinho would be confident of his side getting three points at home. Romelu Lukaku has managed to score in each of his two league appearances for United while Paul Pogba…

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Leicester City vs Brighton and Hove Albion predictions and betting tips

Vyom Chaudhary

2014-15 champions Leicester City will take on league newcomers Brighton at King Power Stadium on Saturday evening. The Foxes lost 4-3 to Arsenal in the opening game of the season despite leading twice in the game. Meanwhile, the Seagulls fought bravely against Manchester City at home, but they were undone by two late goals. This will be the first Premier League meeting between these two sides, and there is no doubt that the Foxes would be the favourites to pick up all three points. Keep reading our preview for best…

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Summer Transfer Betting Tips

Vyom Chaudhary

With the summer transfer window upon us, there has been much talk about one of the most anticipated seasons in football. While the actual football season is thrilling and heart stopping in itself, the summer transfer period is just as exciting with many fans and punters speculating who will join or leave their favourite clubs. In addition to this, there’s a wide range of football betting sites offering the latest odds. One of the most exciting discoveries is how many big-name players will join other clubs and how much money…

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Manchester United have identified David De Gea replacement

Vyom Chaudhary

Manchester United are targeting a summer move for Leicester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, according to the latest report from Sky Sports. United are set to lose David De Gea to Real Madrid this summer and have been actively looking for his replacement. The Red Devils have now set their sights on the son of club legend Peter Schmeichel, and they have reportedly raced ahead of neighbours Manchester City in his pursuit. The 30-year-old signed a five-year deal with the Foxes last summer, but United are hopeful of securing his services…

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Champions League outright odds – Who’s the favourite for glory in May?

Vyom Chaudhary

We have reached the serious territory in this year’s edition of Champions League. Last week, the draw for the quarter-finals took place, and it resulted in some mouth-watering fixtures. Current holders Real Madrid were drawn against another favourites Bayern Munich, while, in a repeat of 2015 final, Barcelona will play Italian giants Juventus. In another promising tie, Borussia Dortmund will take on high-flying Monaco and Premier League champions Leicester City will face Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid. In the betting market, Barcelona, who produced a mammoth comeback against Paris Saint-Germain in…

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Roberto Mancini turns down Leicester job

Ricci Rox

Former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has rejected the Leicester City job, according to a report from Sky Sports. Leicester, on Thursday, announced their parting with manager Claudio Ranieri, much to the chagrin of managers and pundits in the Premier League alike. The Italian, last season, achieved, arguably the greatest feat in modern football, leading the Foxes to a historic league title. Their fortunes have turned for the worse this season; however, with their form since the start of the season—failing to score a single league goal—ensuring that they sit 17th…

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Leicester City plan life post-Mancini

Sanket Kumar
ranieri

Leicester City, after sacking Claudio Ranieri, have approached Roberto Mancini for the job. Former Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has emerged as the bookies’ favourite to succeed the outgoing Ranieri- who won Leicester their historic maiden league championship in May. Mancini won the Premier League with Manchester City in 2011-12 and was replaced by Manuel Pellegrini the following season. According to Sky Sports, Leicester owners are wasting no time and have approached Mancini for the role of manager at the club. Mancini (52) has been out of work since last…

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Liverpool key duo doubtful for Monday Night clash vs Leicester

Sanket Kumar

Dejan Lovren and Daniel Sturridge are major doubts for Liverpool for the Monday night clash with Leicester after sitting out of the recent training sessions. The Reds will face the reigning champions on Monday night at King Power Stadium with both the teams struggling at either end of the table. Liverpool sit one point behind Arsenal on fifth and will look to come back in the Top 4 with Arsenal and Manchester United not playing this week. Leicester, on the contrary, sit one point above the relegation zone and have…

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Mourinho brings up past following Leicester win [Video]

Vyom Chaudhary

Manchester United returned to winning ways with a convincing 3-0 win at Leicester City on Sunday. The win put the Red Devils within two points of top four spots and manager Jose Mourinho had a look of satisfaction on his face following the win, which came after three consecutive draws. In the post-match conference, the Portuguese manager even jokingly brought up his last visit to King Power Stadium and reminded everyone that he was sacked following that game. He remarked: ‘The last time I sat in this chair, I was…

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How are Premier League clubs looking ahead of Champions League knockouts?

Vyom Chaudhary

The Champions League is moving into the knockout phase of the competition. There are plenty of mouthwatering fixtures coming up in the Round of 16. After Tottenham were eliminated in the group stages, the onus is on Arsenal, Manchester City and Leicester to represent English football. Leicester have had an unforgettable few years in the Premier League. After scraping out of the relegation zone in 2015, they went on to famously win the Premier League the following season. Whilst their 2016/17 Premier League campaign has been somewhat of a disappointment,…

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Champions League witnessed superb goalkeeping performances on Tuesday night [Video]

Vyom Chaudhary
lloris spurs

Goalkeepers were in top form during Tuesday night’s Champions League fixtures. We witnessed some top-notch performances from the likes of Gianluigi Buffon, Hugo Lloris and Kasper Schmeichel for their respective teams on the night. Buffon produced an MOTM performance as ten-man Juventus managed to beat Lyon 1-0 away from home. The Italian produced a couple of world class saves, which included a save on Alexandre Lacazette’s penalty. BUFFON IS BACK! Fantastic save on Lacazette's penalty. pic.twitter.com/VrxDJoAbIz — Stereo Serie A Radio (@StereoSerieA) October 18, 2016 Tottenham skipper Hugo Lloris was…

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Arsenal’s two big summer targets revealed

Vyom Chaudhary

Arsenal had quite a busy summer transfer window this year. The Gunners were linked with a host of players during summer and ended up spending around £90m on their acquisitions. However, following the comments from two of their summer targets, it’s quite clear that the North London club failed to secure all of their primary targets during summer. The Gunners were strongly linked with a move for Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez in the transfer window, but a move failed to materialise. The Algeria international has now confirmed that Arsenal…

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Leicester tie down one player, but another might leave

Vyom Chaudhary

Leicester City are still facing the after-effects of winning the Premier League last season. The Foxes’ remarkable achievement last season has attracted a number of suitors for their stars. The transfer window started with Arsenal’s interest in striker Jamie Vardy, but the champions managed to convince the England international to stay at the club. However, they were not so lucky in the case of N’Golo Kante, who joined Chelsea after spending just one season with the club. The Foxes pulled the biggest coup of the window when Player of the Year Riyad…

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Twitter thinks Leicester City might get relegated this season

Vyom Chaudhary

The new season of Premier League finally kicked off this weekend, but things didn’t go quite as planned for current champions Leicester City. The Foxes started their season with a 2-1 defeat at recently promoted Hull City and became the first Premier League champions to start their title defence with a defeat. The Tigers were the better team on the day and deservedly won the game in front of the home crowd. Following the game, many football fans have already started tipping the Foxes for relegation this season. The story is…

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A summer of club record breaking transfer fees paid by Premier League teams

Stuart Campbell
pogba juventus

So far this summer, six English Premier League teams have paid club record transfer fee’s, with the most recent of those being the £89m Manchester United spent to sign Paul Pogba from Juventus. Pogba rejoins United In doing so, Manchester United also set a new world record transfer fee. That previously stood at £85.3m, which was the fee Real Madrid paid Tottenham for Gareth Bale in 2013. Prior to acquring Pogba, United’s record transfer fee which the club paid was £59.7m to Real Madrid for Angel de Maria in August…

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Leicester City to try their luck at beating top clubs for the “next Suarez”

Vincent Van Genechten

Leicester City have been busy this summer, preparing their Premier League title defence. Now, the Foxes have joined an elite group of teams trying to lure Brazilian starlet Gabriel Barbosa to Europe. Leicester are prepared to make a bid of £25 million for the 19-year-old forward, who is currently representing Brazil at the Olympic Games in Rio, and are scheduled to meet the Santos player’s representatives next week, according to a report by The Sun. Serie A champions Juventus seemed very close to signing the player known by the name…

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