Fulham 1-1 Leicester: James Maddison scores to ensure hosts stay bottom
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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.
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
Manchester United 1-1 Arsenal, 42 minutes
Nemanja Matic hauls back an Arsenal player looking to counter.
You know the drill.
Manchester United 1-1 Arsenal, 45 minutes
Aaron Ramsey slides in on Matic and has taken a knock to the leg.
Arsenal have already lost Rob Holding to injury tonight and Ramsey is another in bother.
Fortunately for Unai Emery, Ramsey (with a grimace) trudges to the halfway line and will continue.
Three added minutes.
Half time at Wembley. Spurs have a 1-0 lead thanks to Harry Kane's ninth minute opener.
Manchester United 1-1 Arsenal, 45 + 2 minutes
Aaron Ramsey has rejoined the action, but he's not moving smoothly. A half time change may be required, and Henrikh Mkhitaryan is warming up.
The second halves have started in the four earlier games.
An early penalty appeal for Chelsea at Wolves, but not given. What does the second 45 have in store?
Burnley 0-0 Liverpool, 47 minutes
Joe Hart is tested soon after the resumption, Daniel Sturridge stinging his palms with a strong effort.
Good stop from Hart.
Burnley 0-0 Liverpool, 52 minutes
Another excellent save from Hart. This time it is Naby Keita forcing the Burnley keeper into action.
Liverpool pressing for an opening goal.
GOAL! Burnley 1-0 Liverpool (Jack Cork, 54 minutes)
But the hosts lead!
Jack Cork stabs home from the clutches of Alisson, who fumbled after a Burnley corner.
An argument could be made that the Brazilian had both hands on the ball, and there may have been an offside in the build up, but the goal stands and Burnley have the lead against the run of play.
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