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Leicester City v Chelsea: Defending champions host this season’s favourites for the crown

The Blues are smarting after a defeat to London rivals Tottenham, while Leicester’s form is patchy

Tonight’s Barclays Premier League meeting between Leicester and Chelsea pits the defending champions against the team best placed to claim their crown.

The Blues are smarting after a defeat to London rivals Tottenham, while Leicester’s form is patchy; The Foxes have only won 1 of their last 5 Premier League matches. Leicester will be minus key playmaker Riyad Mahrez who is on AFCON duty, while Chelsea will be without strapping top scorer Diego Costa who allegedly clashed with Chelsea medical staff over his fitness.