Predicting the Leicester City lineup vs Manchester City

Despite the disappointing cup outing, the Leicester City are still in decent form when they play their starting XI, winning both league games so far.

I think Rodgers will tempted to change things up; with Jonny Evans and Wes Morgan both returning he could go back to a back three. With things going well, however, I have them sticking to a 4-1-4-1.

GK: Kasper Schmeichel - Danny Ward isn’t taking this spot soon.

RB: Timothy Castagne - his first two games couldn’t have gone better, so why change?

CB: Jonny Evans - back, just in the nick of time.

CB: Caglar Soyuncu - he’ll be delighted to have his regular partner back.

LB: James Justin - City’s wingers will be a huge challenge for JJ, who struggled mightily against Burnley, but they’re also a better match for his skillset.

DM: Nampalys Mendy - Wilf is such a huge loss for this team. Fortunately Papy has put in two good displays already.

RM: James Maddison - Ünder still won’t be available and Perez has not pulled up any trees with his performances. Rodgers will see this as a “defensive” option.

CM: Dennis Praet - The Belgian’s impressive displays are a big part of Maddison not returning centrally.

CM: Youri Tielemans - Likewise, Youri has been in fine form. We’ve all seen the pass a few times.

LM: Harvey Barnes -I think we can sure this won’t be Demarai Gray. Barnes was unstoppable for the Clarets.

ST: Jamie Vardy - he likes goal against the big teams, you know.

Fantasy Impact

Some Foxes, Chris Wood for example, always seem to hurt us on their return. Likewise, Riyad Mahrez is always a pain, and will be up against an inexperienced RB, playing at LB. The Algerian could be in for a very big day.