The Essentials: Your Guide To Leicester's Clash With Man City
Two weeks on from the Foxes' Emirates FA Cup Quarter-Final triumph over Manchester United, Brendan Rodgers' side resume Premier League duties by taking on the Red Devils' neighbours, Pep Guardiola's Manchester City.
Currently top of the table by a 14-point margin, the visitors are aiming for a fifth Premier League title. However, Leicester have already defeated the Citizens once this season and will be hoping to complete a league double over the current leaders.
With both teams on four-game unbeaten runs in all competitions, it promises to be an intriguing battle on Filbert Way...
How can I watch the game?
The fixture is set to be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event (generated stadium noise) and Sky Sports Premier League (ambient noise) in the UK, with the broadcast starting at 5pm on Saturday.
It will also be shown around the world, as below...
| Country | Channel | Time |
| Australia | Optus Sport | 3:30am (Sunday) |
| Belgium | Voo Sports & Play Sports | 5:30pm |
| Brazil | ESPN Brasil | 1:30pm |
| Canada | DAZN | 11:30am |
| Denmark | TV3 Max | 5:30pm |
| Egypt | beIN Sports | 6:30pm |
| Germany | Sky Sports | 5:30pm |
| Hong Kong | NOW E & NOW TV | 4:30pm |
| India | Star Sports & Disney+ Hotstar | 10pm |
| Jamaica | RUSH | 11:30am |
| Japan | DAZN | 1:30am (Sunday) |
| New Zealand | Spark Sport | 5:30am (Sunday) |
| South Africa | SuperSport | 6:30pm |
| Thailand | True Visions | 11:30pm |
If you can't see your country of residence listed above, please click HERE to view the Premier League's comprehensive broadcast schedules.
Who's starring on LCFC TV?
From 4pm on Saturday, Matchday Live begins on LCFC.com and @LCFC social media, with presenter Dan Bates set to be joined by former Leicester stars Matt Elliott and Dean Hammond for 90 minutes of pre-match conversation and debate.
Later on, at about 5:20pm, they'll hand over to Chris Parrott and Gerry Taggart, who played for both clubs, for live commentary of the encounter on Filbert Way, available exclusively to Digital Members on LCFC.com (free sign-up).
After the game is complete, there will be another 30 minutes of broadcasting, including on the Club's official Facebook and Twitter feeds, as Elliott, Hammond and Taggart reflect on what promises to be an intriguing encounter at King Power Stadium.
What's the officiating team on Saturday?
Paul Tierney will be the man in the middle on Sunday, assisted by Simon Bennett and Simon Long. Peter Bankes will be the fourth official, while Michael Oliver will be on VAR duties, with the help of assistant VAR, Timothy Wood.
When does everything happen?
Following the international break, Leicester are back in Premier League action. Here are all the key matchday timings you need to know.
| Event | Time |
| Matchday Live begins on LCFC TV | 4pm |
| Team News is confirmed on @LCFC social | 4:30pm |
| Sky Sports coverage begins in the UK* | 5pm |
| LCFC Radio commentary begins | 5:20pm |
| Kick-off | 5:30pm |
| Full-time | 7:15pm approx |
| Short highlights on LCFC TV | 9:15pm approx |
| Match of the Day begins on BBC One* | 10:20pm |
| Full highlights on LCFC TV | 12am (Sunday) |
*UK only.
Who's in contention to play?
Ahead of the encounter with Manchester City, manager Brendan Rodgers commented: "[James Maddison is] back in training and he will be available for the weekend, so that’s great news for us. Clearly, he’s not 100 per cent match fit but, in terms of his football fitness, he looks great.
"In the last few weeks, he’s been working with the team, with the players we have available, and he’s stepped that up. He’s not reporting any pain and he looks great. It’s really good news for us, his availability back into the squad again, and hopefully he can stay fit now until the end of the season."
What happened last time?
It was a remarkable day in Manchester on 27 September, 2020 as Leicester City's 5-2 victory over Manchester City at Etihad Stadium continued an impressive start to the season for the Foxes and maintained a 100 per cent away record that would continue for a further three games.
Going a goal down after just four minutes thanks to former Fox Riyad Mahrez's strike, Leicester equalised via the penalty spot and Jamie Vardy's first of the afternoon.
His second came shortly after the break and was followed by his hat-trick goal - also from 12 yards. James Maddison added a stunning fourth and Youri Tielemans rounded off the scoring with a third penalty late on, either side of Nathan Aké's consolation.
When can I catch match highlights?
The Blue Army will be able to access a two-minute highlights package on LCFC TV - available for free to Digital Members on the Club's official website (free sign-up) - approximately two hours after full-time.
A full highlights video will be published on LCFC.com at midnight following the fixture, while short clips will also be available on Leicester City's official social media channels, while
Please note that in the interests of safety, Leicester City’s fixtures will continue to be played behind closed doors. To ensure matches can still go ahead and to help control the spread of COVID-19, the Football Club kindly asks its supporters to continue to follow their team from home and not to gather at any stadia.
All times BST unless stated otherwise.