Leicester vs Leeds live: What time does it start, where can I watch it and what are the odds?
A look ahead to the fourth-round Carabao Cup fixture at The King Power Stadium
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Your support makes all the difference.Leicester will play host to Leeds in a Fourth-Round League Cup game this evening hoping to follow-up on their 2-1 league victory at Swansea over the weekend.
For caretaker boss Michael Appleton, who took over from the sacked Craig Shakespeare last week, the well-earned win in his first game in charge will have inspired confidence that a similarly positive result can be achieved against Championship Leeds. Qualification for the quarter-finals of the cup competition may also prove a valuable managerial badge for the 41-year old to earn.
The Foxes, though, take on a rejuvenated-looking Leeds outfit. A resounding 3-0 triumph over Bristol City on Saturday put paid to a dismal run of three straight defeats and returned the Yorkshire club to the play-off places. The visitors will certainly be eyeing another positive result here to see them through to the final-8, the stage that they were eventually knocked-out in last term’s competition.
If both sides can find reason to be confident, then, still expect a certain amount of squad rotation from the two managers. With Leicester playing Everton in the Premier League on Sunday, Daniel Amartey and Leonardo Ulloa may be drafted in to start. Leeds manager Thomas Christiansen will have to do without Gaetano Berardi after the left-back was sent off at Bristol.
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What time does it start?
Leicester vs Leeds kicks off at 19:45
Where can I watch it?
Highlights will be shown at 22:30 on Channel 5.
It’s a big game for…
Islam Slimani. The big Algerian has been used sparingly in the League this season, only starting once. He has impressed in the Cup, however, with three goals in two appearances in the competition so far and tonight may prove an ideal opportunity to impress Leicester’s new temporary manager.
Best stat…
6/8. In their 8 meetings with Leeds in the League Cup, the Foxes have won 6 times.
Remember when…
One of the two occasions Leeds did emerge victorious. A Robbie Keane hat-trick set up a famous 6-0 away thrashing at Filbert Street in the 2000-2001 season.
Player to watch…
Samuel Saiz. The Spaniard, signed on a four-year deal in July, has enjoyed an encouraging start to life in England. Netting eight goals already this term, including two in Saturday’s victory in Bristol, the attacking midfielder will be keen to add to this tally at the King Power.
Past three meetings…
Leeds 0 Leicester 1 (Nugent), January 2014
Leicester 0 Leeds 0, August 2013
Leicester 1 (Keane) Leeds 1 (Byram), March 2013
Form guide…
Leicester: DWLDDW
Leeds: DWLLLW
Odds…
Leicester: 6/11
Leeds: 19/4
Draw: 33/10
Post-match reaction from Jesse Lingard
On United's dominant display: "I thought we were in control. We've been working hard in training in the week and we had to put things right today after the weekend."
On heading home his and United's second goal of the night: "It's my first header in a long time. I'm proud. I've not scored one like that before hopefully I can do it again soon."
On the prospect of reaching another League Cup final: "It's always good to win trophies. Especially this one, so early on in the season."
Quotes from Sky Sports
GOAL ALERT! Edward Nketiah scores his second goal of the match to give Arsenal a 2-1 lead in injury time!
Meanwhile, Manchester City and Wolves are heading into extra time at the Etihad after a 0-0 draw.
Post-match reaction from Jose Mourinho
On United's performance: "Since the first minute we felt we were in the game. We were pressing high, we were comfortable on the pitch. The attitude was good."
On the performances of youngsters Scott McTominay and Axel Tuanzebe: "They did well. I would say Scott played very well because he was really comfortable and strong in midfield. Axel started a little bit shaky but then became stable. We were solid, we were compact, we were in control."
On United's injury worries ahead of Saturday's match against Spurs: "I think Jones will be back to face Tottenham but apart from that I have no news - and when I have no news, I have no hope."
Quotes from Sky Sports
We're at half-time in injury time at the Emirates. Arsenal still lead Norwich by two goals to one.
Latest scores
- Arsenal 2-1 Norwich (113')
- Manchester City 0-0 Wolves (103')
Arsenal 2-1 Norwich
114' - Norwich have a huge penalty claim at the Emirates as Mathieu Debuchy appears to drag James Husband down in the box! The referee is having none of it though and awards a goal-kick instead. Norwich manager Daniel Farke is fuming on the touchline.
Full-time - Arsenal 2-1 Norwich
The final whistle goes at the Emirates and Arsenal are through to the last eight thanks to Edward Nketiah's brace. What a debut for the youngster. He only came on as a substitute in the 85th minute!
Manchester City 0-0 Wolves
115' - The Championship leaders are five minutes away from earning a penalty shoot-out at the home of the Premier League leaders.
Leroy Sane came close for City a few minutes ago but his right-footed effort deflected just wide of the post.
Manchester City vs Wolves has finished 0-0 after 120 minutes. We're heading to penalties at the Etihad!
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