The hosts are currently languishing at the 18th spot in the English top flight standings, having collected 31 points from 37 games, two points adrift of safety.
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Leicester City play host to West Ham United in a Premier League fixture at King power Stadium on Sunday, knowing that even a victory is not certain to save them from relegation. The hosts are currently languishing at the 18th spot in the English top flight standings, having collected 31 points from 37 games, two points adrift of safety. The Hammers, meanwhile, are sitting at the 14th position, with 40 points to their name. Leicester are heading into the match on the back of a goalless draw away to third-placed Newcastle United last Monday, while the visitors got the better of Leeds United 3-1.
A huge afternoon ahead 🔷#LEIWHU pic.twitter.com/OMbRlPtqgj
— Leicester City (@LCFC) May 28, 2023
Earning a point against a top four side, and that too away from home, must have build some confidence in the Leicester camp following back-to-back defeats. The Foxes managed to secure a draw at St. James’ Park despite recording just 22% ball possession and attempting only a solitary shot, compared to 23 efforts by the Magpies. Failure to win on Sunday will see the 2016 champions relegated to the EFL Championship. Only a victory over the Hammers combined with Everton dropping points against Bournemouth would now see Dean Smith’s men survive. Meanwhile, Leicester have the second-worst home-record in the top flight this season, taking just 16 points from a possible 54.
West Ham, on the other hand, can finish as high as 13 in the Premier League standings, which would be respectable for David Moyes’s side, who were struggling in the relegation zone couple of weeks ago. The Hammers secured their 11th top flight victory of the season against Leeds last time out thanks to Declan Rice’s 32nd-minite equaliser and second-half efforts from Jarrod Bowen and Manuel Lanzini. It was the London club’s fourth victory from their last five outings across all competitions. Meanwhile, Moyes’ side have a chance to qualify for next season’s Europa League as they are set to take on Fiorentina in the Europa Conference League final next month. Winner of the showdown in Prague will book a place in the group stage of 2023-34 Europa League.
Leicester City probable starting lineup: Iversen, Pereira, Evans, Souttar, Castagne, Soumare, Tielemans, Tete, Maddison, Barnes, Vardy
West Ham United probable starting lineup: Fabianski, Coufal, Aguerd, Ogbonna, Emerson, Soucek, Rice, Bowen, Paqueta, Cornet, Antonio
Leicester City
| Opponents | Score |
| Newcastle United | 0-0 (D) |
| Liverpool | 0-3 (L) |
| Fulham | 5-3 (L) |
| Everton | 2-2 (D) |
| Leeds | 1-1 (D) |
West Ham United
| Opponents | Score |
| Leeds | 3-1 (W) |
| AZ Alkmaar | 0-1 (W) |
| Brentford | 2-0 (L) |
| AZ Alkmaar | 2-1 (W) |
| Manchester United | 1-0 (W) |
| Last 5 match-results | Score |
| Leicester beat West Ham | 0-2 |
| Leicester draw West Ham | 2-2 |
| West Ham beat Leicester | 4-1 |
| West Ham beat Leicester | 3-2 |
| West Ham beat Leicester | 0-3 |
The Premier League match between Leicester City and West Ham United will take place at King Power Stadium on Sunday at 9:00 pm IST.
| Leicester vs West Ham | Key Details |
| Date | May 28 |
| Venue | King Power Stadium |
| Kickoff time in UK | 4:30 pm |
| Kickoff time in India | 9:00 pm |
Football fans in India can live stream the match through Jio TV and Hotstar VIP. Meanwhile, those in UK can catch the live action via Sky Ultra HD, Sky GO Extra, Sports Premier League and Talksport Radio UK.
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