As it happened: Liverpool 2-0 Leicester City

That's it from me today! Look out for some post-match pieces after today's game on VAVEL.com.

Leicester: 8⚽
Arsenal: 7⚽

Diogo Jota has more goals against the Foxes in all competions than any other side 🔥 pic.twitter.com/6e90y8N2Lr — Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) February 10, 2022

2-0 and game over. #LCFC make a pig's ear of clearing their lines and Jota gets his second. Barnes loses possession midway in the half and then Albrighton has a chance to clear too. Shame because this has been a much-improved display against one of the best sides in the world. — Rob Tanner (@RobTannerLCFC) February 10, 2022

Diogo Jota's striking instincts are incredible! 💯

A quick swivel and he finds the bottom corner.

He gets his brace for the night and Liverpool get a well deserved second goal ✌️ pic.twitter.com/f3ZU7dUZbC — Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) February 10, 2022

Not as bad as it could have been for Leicester. It’s a decent performance but never had a chance to score with Liverpool on top form.

Schmeichel MOTM with some unreal saves. Maddison positive in behind.

Another loss but positive to take after the embarrassment last week. #lcfc — Jack Johnson (@JackJ_) February 10, 2022

The Foxes battle but are beaten at Anfield.#LivLei pic.twitter.com/9QJX9VUhAs — Leicester City (@LCFC) February 10, 2022

Two goals from Diogo Jota wins the game for Liverpool! Leicester City were much better than they were at the City Ground on Sunday, but there is still work to do for Brendan Rodgers team.

There will be three minutes of added time to be played at Anfield.

89' Luis Diaz is replaced to a standing ovation by Takumi Minamino for the final minute of normal time.

87' Finally Liverpool double their lead, Diogo Jota again scores for the hosts. Joel Matip does really well to slip in the Portuguese, Schmeichel gets a hand to it but it wasn't enough. 2-0

83' Liverpool again create a brilliant chance to double their lead, after a through ball from Mohamed Salah to Luis Diaz, his right-footed effort is kept out just by Kasper Schmeichel.

78' Mohamed Salah fires a brilliant curling effort in the area on the right off the post, before the follow up by Luis Diaz is once again kept out by Kasper Schmeichel.

76' Mohamed Salah robs Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and is in on goal, bearing down on goal. He tries to lift the ball over Schmeichel but his effort is saved, but Daniel Amartey's tackle causes Salah to stay down after the shot.

75' The Egyptian riggles through three or four challenges in the penalty area, despite it being a tight angle, shoots but it's kept out by Kasper Schmeichel.

73' Liverpool are in control at the moment, but as long as the score remains 1-0, Brendan Rodgers side will feel they have a chance here.

69' Liverpool are on the counter-attack, Diogo Jota picks out Diaz on the left, his left footed shot is sliced wide of the near post! it remains 1-0.

66' James Maddison has been the bright spark for the Foxes, but with just one effort on target, Leicester need something more in the final 24 minutes.

60' Kelechi Iheanacho replaces Patson Daka for Leicester City.

59' Curtis Jones is replaced by Harvey Elliot and Roberto Firmino is replaced by Mo Salah, who receives a standing ovation for his first appearance back after international duty.

57' Joel Matip, plays a great crossfield ball to Luis Diaz, he cuts inside and unleashes a shot which is deflected wide for a corner, which comes to nothing!

55' Andy Robertson drives through the Leicester defence, and hits a low cross saved by Schmeichel, before Leicester win a free-kick after a foul

50' Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall drives with the ball towards the edge of the penalty area, Roberto Firmino tracks back and fouls whilst trying to win the ball back, dangerous position for Maddison!

48' Diogo Jota wins the ball on the left for Liverpool, before driving forward with real purpose, the Portuguese winger unleashes a left-footed shot which is well saved by Kasper Schmeichel!

The second half begins, with Leicester looking for an equaliser after a positive start to the game!

It’s not been a terrible half for Leicester. Still in the game but need to improve on the ball to get a goal. Although that’s easier said than done against one of the best pressing teams in the world.

They look much more up for it today which is the most pleasing thing! #lcfc — Jack Johnson (@JackJ_) February 10, 2022

Luis Diaz looks at home already. Started on the left, also been central and right, linking effortlessly with #lfc team-mates. Quick, fearless, riding challenges, at home with the pace and (relative) physicality @premierleague #LIVLEI — Henry Winter (@henrywinter) February 10, 2022

The referee blows his whistle for half-time at Anfield.Diogo Jota gives Liverpool the lead with a header, but Leicester City are far from out of the game! 

45' Roberto Firmino plays a one-two with Diogo Jota, and the Brazilian hits an effort at Schmeichel who keeps it out!

43' Liverpool are causing issues, Thiago tries an overhead kick it goes just wide, and Fabinho's effort is saved by Schmeichel!

Right place, right time! ⚽️

Diogo Jota is on hand to score from close range to give Liverpool the lead over Leicester 💥 pic.twitter.com/8LGPfvccRh — Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) February 10, 2022

34' Liverpool take the lead from a corner kick, a fantastic delivery from Trent Alexander Arnold towards Virgil Van Dijk at the near post, it's well kept out by Schmeichel, the follow up is scored by Diogo Jota! 1-0

34' From the freekick, Trent Alexander-Arnold chipped towards Firmino but his shot was blocked!

32' We've hit a lull in the game at the moment, as Diogo Jota wins a free-kick from 40 yards out for Liverpool.

27' A fantastic cross from Trent Alexander-Arnold towards Andy Robertson at the back post. The Scottish left-back couldn't quite head the ball at the back post and collided with the post and is recieving treatment.

24' The game has been quiet, but it's been much better from Brendan Rodgers' men compared to Sunday, who are making themselves heard here!

19' Leicester are pressing well here but Liverpool have a chance through Trent Alexander-Arnold in the penalty box as he fires an effort straight at Kasper Schmeichel on the right hand side!

13' Its been an even 13 minutes so far, Leicester have played some nice football in and around the box but struggling to create. Diaz is looking dangerous early on here

7' Leicester work their way up the pitch very well. Maddison plays a one-two with Ademola Lookman, before the Englishman's shot was saved by Alisson.

3' Liverpool have started the game well, Luis Diaz has started well, he cut inside 20 seconds in after a pass by Alexander-Arnold put him away but Amartey got a touch to deny him!

The game is up and running!

The players are coming out as Leicester look to bounce back after Sunday's demolition against Nottingham Forest.

In other Leicester City-related news...

 

FIFA approves Ademola Lookman nationality switch to Nigeria #LCFC

via @TheAthletic https://t.co/7rxAzm3Z4O

— Rob Tanner (@RobTannerLCFC) February 10, 2022

After impressing for Liverpool on his debut against Cardiff, Luis Diaz is in from the start as he replaces Sadio Mane. 

⭐ TEAM NEWS ⭐

Your Reds line-up to face @LCFC tonight, with @LuisFDiaz19 making his @PremierLeague debut! #LIVLEI — Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 10, 2022

The #lcfc team news is in! 📝#LivLei pic.twitter.com/VjtpVVQzmE — Leicester City (@LCFC) February 10, 2022

Team news will be released at 6:45 pm, be sure to stay tuned right here on VAVEL.com.

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Why not check out this preview piece about tonight's tough game for the Foxes! 

🗣 "I think people think about which are the best ever signings on a free transfer. I can imagine it would be a really close race between Millie and Joel." — Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 9, 2022

Brendan Rodgers speaks to the media ahead of #LivLei in his pre-match press conference 💬 — Leicester City (@LCFC) February 10, 2022

As Liverpool come into this as overwhelming favourites, it will be hard for the Foxes to beat Liverpool at Anfield, so my score prediction is 4-1 to Liverpool.

The game kicks off at 7:45 pm tonight and will be shown live on BT Sport. The kick-off times are as follows:

India - Thursday 14:15

South Africa - 5:45 pm

Australia -  08:45am 

Asia: 10:45am 

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Leicester City vs Liverpool 1-0, Ademola Lookman scored the decisive goal that day in December, and a Mo Salah missed penalty capped off a bad day at the office for Jurgen Klopp's side.

Both James Justin and Luke Thomas will have their work cut out tonight on each flank to stop both Salah and Mane and that's why they will be crucial for tonight's game.

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Mo Salah will no doubt want to amend after Egypt lost in the Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal and will be hungry to impress.

Mo Salah will feature against Leicester tonight and will be hoping to avenge an Africa Cup of Nations heartbreak after losing against Senegal on penalties.

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Predicted XI: Ward, Justin, Amartey, Soyuncu, Thomas, Ndidi, Dewsbury-Hall, Maddison, Lookman, Barnes, Iheanacho

Ricardo Pereira featured against Nottingham Forest after his injury but may well start from the bench against an in-form Mo Salah. Dewsbury Hall will come back in after Brendan Rodgers confirmed he would start.

Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Van Dijk, Matip, Robertson, Fabinho, Henderson, Elliot, Diaz, Firmino, Salah

Harvey Elliot is likely to return to the starting Xi after his goal against Cardiff on the weekend. Mo Salah and Sadio Mane are also likely to return, after their exploits in the African Cup of Nations.

A heavy 4-1 defeat against Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup, didn't go down well with the Foxes fanbase and tonight's game will be no easier for Brendan Rodgers' side.

Harvey Elliot returned from injury and scored against Cardiff last time out. This will no doubt please Jurgen Klopp, after the midfielder's performance before his injury earlier in the season.

The match will be played at Anfield, a usually tough place to come for the Foxes, with a capacity of 54,000 people. Leicester could do with a victory tonight, but it won't be easy against Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool.

My name is Shaun Webbley and I'll be your host for tonight's game. We will provide you with pre-game analysis, score updates, and news, as it happens live here on VAVEL as Brendan Rodgers, will be hoping to bounce back from Sunday's 4-1 hammering against Nottingham Forest.