Leicester City vs Everton – Premier League as it happened

Leicester host Everton at the King Power (Getty)

Everton can go level on points with their opponents Leicester with a win at the King Power on Saturday afternoon.

Leicester City, following their 2-0 win at Newcastle last week, occupy 8th place in the table and could potentially go fourth with a win and if other results go in their favour.

Everton lost on penalties in the week to Southampton in the Carabao Cup, but did comfortably beat Fulham at Goodison Park in their last league encounter; Marco Silva’s side are three places behind their opponents in 11th place.

 

What time does it start?

Leicester City vs Everton kicks off at 3:00pm (BST).

Where can I watch it?

The match will not be shown live on TV or online in the UK.

Independent Sport will keep you up to date with all the goals as they fly in via our live blog.

Highlights will be shown at 10:30pm on BBC One.

It’s a big game for…

Richarlison: The Brazilian, who signed from Watford for £40m in the summer, started the season in red-hot form before being sent off against Bournemouth in late August. The 21-year-old has struggled since then, and will want to forget about his substitute appearance in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday when he blazed over a penalty in the shoot-out. Countryman Bernard is also putting pressure on Richarlison’s place in the starting XI.

Weird /best stat…

3: So far this season, Everton have won three games, drawn three games and lost three games in all competitions.

Player to watch…

Harry Maguire: The Leicester city centre-back has picked up where he left off this season after his impressive World Cup performances. After deciding to stay at the King Power as his club resisted hefty offers from Manchester United, the 25-year-old scored a last-minute winner at Southampton and looked assured and dominant at the back. He also scored last week against Newcastle United, and his battle with Cenk Tosun on Saturday will be fascinating.

Past three-meetings…

Everton 2 (Walcott 2) Leicester City 1 (Vardy), Premier League, January 2018

Leicester City 2 (Vardy, Gray) Everton 0, Premier League, October 2017

Everton 4 (Lukaku 2, Davies, Jagielka) Leicester City 2 (Slimani, Albrighton), Premier League, April 2017

Form guide…

Leicester City: WLLWDW

Everton: WDLLWD

Odds…

Leicester City to win: 57/50

Everton to win: 5/2

Draw: 49/20

(Odds provided by 888 Sport)