LEICESTER host Chelsea in the third round of the EFL Cup.
Claudio Ranieri’s defending Premier League champions returned to form last weekend with a convincing win over Burnley, while the Blues were well beaten at home by Liverpool on Friday.
What time is it on?
The game kicks off tonight at 7.45pm.
Where can I watch it?
Sky Sports 1 will have live coverage from 7.30pm, while BBC 5 Live will have radio commentary.
Highlights will be on Channel 5 from 11.05pm.
Alternatively you can follow all the action with our live blog from 7pm.
Team news
Leicester will welcome back Jeffrey Schlupp but Kasper Schmeichel remains out meaning Ron-Robert Zieler remains in goal.
For Chelsea John Terry is missing but Marcos Alonso is expected to make his debut. Cesc Fabregas is also likely to start.
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Form guide
Leicester City: DWWWW
Chelsea: WWWDL
Latest odds from SunBets
Leicester – 14/5
Draw – 13/5
Chelsea – 10/11
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Match stats
The two sides haven’t met in the League Cup since 2007 – Chelsea won 4-3 at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues have only dropped out at this stage once in 10 years. They lost 4-3 to Newcastle in 2010.
Leicester have scored exactl two goals in seven of their past nine home games against Chelsea.
What They Said
Claudio Ranieri: “I think [Antonio Conte] can bring trophies. He’s a winner. He needs time. I think he can [lift] some trophies.”
Eden Hazard: “Everybody is happy to see [David Luiz] back. On the pitch he is a warrior. He brings that mentality. He wants to win everything. This is what we need.”
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