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Fulham 1-1 Leicester: James Maddison scores to ensure hosts stay bottom

Charlie Bradley
Wednesday 05 December 2018 17:12 GMT
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Cardiff City and Fulham meet at Craven Cottage
Cardiff City and Fulham meet at Craven Cottage (Getty Images)

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Claudio Ranieri was denied a memorable victory over Leicester when his former team recovered from a goal down to secure a 1-1 draw at Fulham.

The manager had been out of the Premier League for approaching two years since his sacking by Leicester, who he remarkably inspired to the title in 2016, when last month Fulham recruited him to lead them to safety following a troubled start to the season.

His influence has already been felt and he was on course to take them out of the relegation zone when Aboubakar Kamara gave the hosts a first-half lead.

The classy James Maddison then scored during the second half, 16 minutes from time, as both teams wasted further chances, instead keeping Fulham bottom of the league. PA

What time does it start?

Fulham vs Leicester kicks off at 19:45 (GMT) on Wednesday 5 December.

Where can I watch?

The game will not be televised, but you can follow the action via IndySport’s live blog.

James Maddison has been in top form for Leicester this season
James Maddison has been in top form for Leicester this season (Action Images via Reuters)

Player to watch:

Rachid Ghezzal. The Algerian has big shoes to fill as replacement to compatriot Riyad Mahrez. He has made a respectable start in England, but the former Monaco winger has the ability to stretch Fulham’s leaky backline with his pace and trickery.

Form Guide:

Fulham: LLLWL

Leicester City: DWDDW

Odds:

Fulham: 9/5

Draw: 12/5

Leicester City: 6/4

Prediction:

Leicester to win 2-1

Good afternoon and welcome to The Independent's live coverage of tonight's Premier League action, headlined by a mouth-watering clash at Old Trafford between rivals Manchester United and Arsenal.

The match is one of six Premier League games taking place today, with Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham also in action. Liverpool make the short trip to Turf Moor to face Burnley, while Chelsea are also on the road as they head to the Molineaux to face Wolves, and Tottenham host Southampton at Wembley Stadium just a few hours after the visitors announced Ralph Hasenhutl as their new manager.

The other two matches taking place this evening sees Everton host Newcastle at Goodison Park and Fulham manager Claudio Ranieri come up against the side who he guided to the Premier League title in Leicester City.

Jack de Menezes5 December 2018 15:03

Evening everyone.

A bumper night of midweek Premier League action for your pleasure this evening.

Four of tonight's six games kick off at quarter to eight, which means team news is just minutes away...

Harry Latham-Coyle5 December 2018 18:40

TEAM NEWS - Burnley vs Liverpool

Harry Latham-Coyle5 December 2018 18:45

TEAM NEWS - Everton vs Newcastle

Harry Latham-Coyle5 December 2018 18:46

TEAM NEWS - Fulham vs Leicester

Harry Latham-Coyle5 December 2018 18:46

TEAM NEWS - Wolves vs Chelsea

Harry Latham-Coyle5 December 2018 18:47

That's the early team news done and dusted, then. A chance for Ruben Loftus-Cheek from the start in Chelsea's midfield, and a rather unfamiliar front three for Liverpool perhaps the two most noteworthy selection decisions.

Manchester United-Arsenal and Tottenham-Southampton are the 8pm games. Team news for those should be coming very, very soon...

Harry Latham-Coyle5 December 2018 18:58

TEAM NEWS - Manchester United vs Arsenal

Harry Latham-Coyle5 December 2018 19:00

TEAM NEWS - Tottenham vs Southampton

Harry Latham-Coyle5 December 2018 19:01

Seven changes then for Manchester United, including a first Premier League start for Diogo Dalot at right wing back with Jose Mourinho opting to continue with a back three.

Two midfield changes for visitors Arsenal. 

Harry Latham-Coyle5 December 2018 19:05

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