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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

It has been a day of news in Southampton with Ralph Hasenhuttl appointed as manager.

The Austrian takes full charge from tomorrow, so it is assistant coach Kelvin Davis who is in caretaker charge this evening. A tough visit to Wembley against a Spurs side who will be very keen to right the wrongs of the North London Derby on Sunday.

Harry Latham-Coyle5 December 2018 19:10

It is Anthony Martial's birthday today, with the French striker turning 23.

Will there be cause for further celebrations after tonight's game at Old Trafford? Martial starts alongside Jesse Lingard and Marcus Rashford in the front three.

Harry Latham-Coyle5 December 2018 19:17

15 minutes until kick off in the early slate, half-an-hour until the two later games get underway.

Six of the top eight in action tonight. Tasty...

Harry Latham-Coyle5 December 2018 19:32

One of those starting for Liverpool is Divock Origi, he of the bizarro injury time winner in the Merseyside Derby at the weekend.

For one fan, that goal will stay with him forever...

Harry Latham-Coyle5 December 2018 19:38

Kick off at Turf Moor, Goodison Park, Craven Cottage and Molineux.

Harry Latham-Coyle5 December 2018 19:45

Five minutes in around the four grounds. No goals to speak of just yet, though Wolves, Leicester and Everton have all had early chances.

Harry Latham-Coyle5 December 2018 19:51

The players are in the tunnel at Old Trafford.

Kick off in Manchester and at Wembley is about five minutes away.

Harry Latham-Coyle5 December 2018 19:55

Manchester United vs Arsenal and Tottenham vs Southampton are underway.

Harry Latham-Coyle5 December 2018 20:00

Manchester United 0-0 Arsenal, 2 minutes

Matching back-threes at Old Trafford.

Jesse Lingard tries to get in behind the Arsenal defence but Marcus Rashford can't find the gap to find him.

Positive start from the home side.

Harry Latham-Coyle5 December 2018 20:03

GOAL! Wolves 0-1 Chelsea (Conor Coady own goal, 17 minutes)

Chelsea lead at Molineux.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek's edge of the box shot takes a big deflection off Conor Coady and into the net. 

Harry Latham-Coyle5 December 2018 20:04

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