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
Proceedings resume at Wembley and Old Trafford.
Aaron Ramsey has had to be withdrawn. Henrikh Mkhitaryan replaces him against his former club.
GOAL! Burnley 1-1 Liverpool (James Milner, 62 minutes)
James Milner finds a nice finish 18 yards out after being found by Divock Origi.
Liverpool back on level terms.
GOAL! Wolves 2-1 Chelsea (Jota, 63 minutes)
Wolves have turned things around!
Jota scores from close range at the far post, and it is 2-1 to the hosts at Molineux.
GOAL! Tottenham 2-0 Southampton (Lucas Moura, 52 minutes)
His first effort is repelled, but Lucas Moura makes no mistake with his second.
Spurs 2-0 up and going third as things stand.
GOAL! Tottenham 3-0 Southampton (Heung-Min Son, 55 minutes)
An assist for Harry Kane, a goal for Heung-Min Son and Spurs are moving out of sight of their visitors.
A virtual tap-in finished with aplomb by the South Korean.
GOAL! Burnley 1-2 Liverpool (Roberto Firmino, 68 minutes)
Liverpool lead!
Virgil Van Djik squares for Roberto Firmino, who provides the finishing touches on Liverpool's second.
Manchester United 1-1 Arsenal, 56 minutes
Lucas Torreira is in a little discomfort but will continue. Arsenal have already lost two to injury this evening so that will please Unai Emery.
The crowd are starting to liven, and Diogo Dalot breaks completely free down the right.
Dalot looks confused by the amount of space he is afforded and plays a nothing cross. He does win a corner, but Arsenal clear it.
GOAL! Fulham 1-1 Leicester (James Maddison, 73 minutes)
Demarai Gray and Shinji Okazaki combine to create the opportunity for Maddison, who continues his goalscoring form by finding the bottom corner.
Manchester United 1-1 Arsenal, 62 minutes
Sead Kolasinac twice breaks beyond the right side of the Manchester United defence but can't find a teammate on either occasion.
Kolasinac is down, too, as is Anthony Martial. Alexandre Lacazette is stripped and ready to come on.
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