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Chelsea hosts Leicester City on Saturday
By: Ethan Back - StatFox
Published: 10/12/2016  at  2:23:00 PM
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English Premier League
Week 8
Kick-off: Saturday, 7:30 a.m. ET
Line: Chelsea -175, Leicester City +450, Tie +315, Total: 2.5

The past two English Premier League champions clash as Chelsea hosts Leicester City on Saturday.

Chelsea won the English Premier League in the 2014-15 campaign, and after a dismal 2015-16 season, the London-based club is off to a strong start under new manager Antonio Conte. The Blues will look to continue their fine form with Thibaut Courtois in net and a three-man defensive unit composed of John Terry, David Luiz, and Gary Cahill, with Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso operating in wingback roles. N’Golo Kante and Nemanja Matic will anchor the midfield, with Willian and Eden Hazard playing in behind Diego Costa. Leicester City will start with goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel and the usual defense of Danny Simpson, Robert Huth, Wes Morgan, and Christian Fuchs. In midfield, Riyad Mahrez, Danny Drinkwater, Daniel Amartey, and Marc Albrighton should all start, with Islam Slimani and Jamie Vardy in attack. With two talented offenses, over 2.5 goals will be scored. Chelsea will do just enough at home and emerge with a 2-1 victory over the Foxes.


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