Leeds United visit Enzo Maresca's Leicester City at King Power Stadium in the Championship on Friday night and here are five things to look out for around the match
A statement of intent It’s a simple equation tonight. Leeds United either beat Leicester City and cut the gap to 11 points, inflicting only the second defeat in 15 games upon the runaway leaders, or they lose and see the gap widen to 17 points, virtually ending their hopes of winning the league title.
READ MORE: Leeds United line-up vs Leicester City with long-awaited attacking switch and right-back debate Meanwhile, Jamie Shackleton has been in and out of contention with injury, but made a solid return last weekend and should be the best bet for a start tonight. Luke Ayling, who has been the solution there for so long, looked rusty when he was given a cameo last weekend.
An almighty midfield battle The influence of Harry Winks and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall on Leicester’s run to the top of the table cannot be overstated. The battle for supremacy in this game may be won and lost in the centre of the pitch. With Pascal Struijk and Shackleton’s ability to cover Sam Byram at left-back, as well as a well-stocked bench with Liam Cooper and Ayling, it seems a tall order for the former Barcelona man.
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