“People say they are going through a bad patch in the league but you don’t become a bad manager overnight and he will come through it – hopefully after Saturday. ” Walsall vs Leicester: Match facts Leicester forward Kelechi Iheanacho has 16 goals in 22 appearances in the FA Cup, netting six goals in his last six games, including the winner against Gillingham in the third round. Leicester have only lost one of their nine FA Cup ties against a team from the fourth tier of English football (W8) – that defeat was against Newport County in 2018-19, who were then managed by current Walsall boss Michael Flynn.
Rex Things don’t look good for Rodgers Man City 1-0 Arsenal LIVE: Gunners crash out of FA Cup as title rivals grab initiative Ake silences Saka and shows why Guardiola adores him with FA Cup winner over Arsenal Spurs to make fitness decision on Kane for FA Cup but new signing set to make debut Ten Hag reveals when Sancho could return after three months out of Man United first-team Most goals in FA Cup history: Kane eyes top ten while Liverpool legend clear record holder Liverpool trio still 'a couple of weeks' from injury return as Arthur update emerges Walsall vs Leicester: Team news The hosts are expected to be without Jack Earing due to injury, with the midfielder joining Connor Wilkinson on the sidelines. And unfortunately Manny Monthe missed the chance to serve his one-game suspension following his red card in a 1-1 draw with Tranmere after Walsall’s game against Wimbledon was postponed at the weekend.
Victor Kristiansen is in line to make his debut for Leicester having completed a £17million move from FC Copenhagen. James Maddison could make a first start since recovering from injury, but Wilfred Ndidi and Boubakary Soumare are both set to be out. Maddison is finally back fit after three month injury hell Walsall vs Leicester: What has been said? Walsall boss Michael Flynn on Rodgers: “He is a great manager, the jobs he has done at Liverpool nearly winning the league, at Celtic, Swansea before then and now Leicester deserve praise.
Walsall vs Leicester City latest odds The visitors are offered at 2/5 (1. 40) with bet365 to claim their second win of 2023, while the hosts are priced at 13/2 (7. 50) to record one of the biggest results in their recent history. The draw meanwhile is available at 4/1 (5. 00). Walsall vs Leicester City first goal scorer odds Kelechi Ịheanacho scored the only goal of the game in the previous round at Gillingham and the Nigerian forward is priced at 4/1 (5. 00) to break the deadlock.
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Jamie Vardy is the favourite to score first at 7/2 (4. 50) with Leicester's top scorer this season Harvey Barnes available at a healthy looking 5/1 (6. 00). For the hosts, veteran striker Andy Williams is available at 14/1 (15. 00). Walsall vs Leicester City preview Given their run of five Premier League without a win and their position of one point above the relegation zone it remains to be seen how seriously Leicester take the FA Cup. The manager is likely to rest players and the hosts will be feeling confident of being able to be competitive in their own stadium where they have been in strong form. Walsall have won seven of their last nine home games, and with Leicester in poor defensive form there could be some interest in backing the Saddlers to get on the score sheet. Walsall vs Leicester City tips and predictions The hosts are offered at 4/5 (1.
Walsall v Leicester LIVE: Maddison to return as Foxes eye second win of 2023Leicester will hope to forget their miserable Premier League form when they travel to face Walsall in the FA Cup fourth round this weekend. The Foxes have only won once in six games in all competitions in 2023 which came against another League Two side, Gillingham, in the previous round. Getty Leicester have been in dire form since the World Cup restart Brendan Rodgers is under mounting pressure at the King Power, with Leicester failing to secure a Premier League victory since the World Cup restart. Leicester have suffered four successive league defeats as well as a disappointing Carabao Cup exit to Newcastle.
Walsall vs Leicester City: Predictions, tips & betting oddsBetting 4:45 AM EST 1/27/23 Brendan Rodgers' side have been poor defensively and there could be value in backing them to concede against lower league opponents Premier League side Leicester City make the short trip to League Two outfit Walsall on Saturday afternoon with Brendan Rodgers' men aiming to avoid and FA Cup fourth round shock. The Foxes overcame another fourth-tier outfit, Gillingham, in the previous round and are clear favourites this weekend despite their indifferent form in the English topflight.
But they managed a 2-2 draw with Brighton last time out and facing another fourth division side could prove opportune in building momentum. Walsall vs Leicester: talkSPORT coverage This FA Cup fourth round clash will take place on Saturday, January 28. Kick-off at the Bescot Stadium is scheduled for 12:30pm. talkSPORT will have live commentary from the West Midlands, with Adrian Durham serving as your host. Commentary then comes from Ian Danter and former Republic of Ireland midfielder Matt Holland. To tune in to talkSPORT or talkSPORT 2 through the website, click HERE for the live stream. You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.
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