Liverpool will look to make it two wins in a row in the Premier League when they host relegation contenders Leicester City in their next match on Thursday.
Arne Slot’s side continued their excellent form in the league with a 6-3 rout of Tottenham Hotspur in their previous match, in the process widening the gap between them and second-placed Chelsea to four points.
Leicester, on the other hand, were on the bitter end of a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Wolves, their second consecutive defeat in the Premier League.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Liverpool vs. Leicester live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Premier League match in the U.S.:
TV channel: USA Network
Live stream: Fubo, NBC Sports App, NBC Sports website
This game is available for live TV broadcast on USA Network. Streaming options are available on Fubo, NBC Sports App and NBC Sports website.
Fubo offers a free trial for new subscribers so you can try the service before you buy.
For a limited time, you can get your first month of Fubo for as low as $49.99, a $30 savings. Stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and 200+ top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)
What time does Liverpool vs. Leicester kick off?
This Premier League clash takes place at Anfield in Liverpool, England and kicks off on Thursday, December 26 at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Thu, Dec. 26 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Thu, Dec. 26 | 2:00 p.m.. |
| Mountain Time | Thu, Dec. 26 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Thu, Dec. 26 | 12:00 p.m. |
Liverpool vs. Leicester lineups, team news
The positive news keeps on rolling for Slot, with no new injuries cited from the win at Spurs, although Conor Bradley and Ibrahima Konate remain sidelined until the start of January.
With such a quick turnaround in between games, Slot could rotate his starting XI — despite that superb performance in north London — with Kostas Tsimikas and Diogo Jota potential starters.
Liverpool predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Alisson (GK) — Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Tsimikas — Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Gravenberch — Salah, Jota, Diaz
Injured: Bradley (thigh), Konate (knee)
Suspended: None
Van Nistelrooy is hoping first-choice goalkeeper Mads Hermansen will be fit, but Danny Ward — criticised by Leicester fans after the Wolves defeat — remains on standby. Abdul Fatawu and Ricardo Pereira are both out until spring.
Wilfred Ndidi is still a few weeks away from a comeback but Van Nistelrooy could recall Caleb Okoli and Harry Winks in a rotated team.
Leicester City predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Ward (GK) — Justin, Okoli, Vestergaard, Kristiansen — Winks, Skipp, Soumare — Ayew, Vardy, Mavididi
Injured: Fatawu (knee), Pereira, Ndidi (both thigh), Hermansen (pelvis, doubt)
Suspended: None
Liverpool vs. Leicester Prediction
Liverpool are unbeaten in their last 12 Premier League games (10 wins and two draws) against Leicester at Anfield.
This game should be an easy win for the Reds, who should bulldoze their way through a highly vulnerable Leicester and strengthen their foothold over first place.
- Prediction: Liverpool 4-0 Leicester
Premier League fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Thursday, December 26
- Man City vs. Everton (7:30 a.m.)
- Chelsea vs. Fulham (10:00 a.m.)
- Bournemouth vs. Crystal Palace (10:00 a.m.)
- New Castle United vs. Aston Villa (10:00 a.m.)
- Nottingham Forest vs. Tottenham (10:00 a.m.)
- Southampton vs. West Ham United (10:00 a.m.)
- Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Man United (12:30 p.m.)
- Liverpool vs. Leicester City (3:00 p.m.)
Friday, December 27
- Brighton vs. Brentford (2:30 p.m.)
- Arsenal vs. Ipswich Town (3:15 p.m.)
