Leicester vs Crystal Palace: Prediction, live coverage, team news, line ups, head to head, and betting odds - Premier League preview

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Sam Long21 October 2016

Crystal Palace will look to return to winning ways at champions Leicester on Saturday following Saturday's defeat to West Ham at Selhurst Park.

The Eagles were unbeaten in five going into last weekend's derby, but suffered a 1-0 defeat to the Hammers as Christian Benteke missed the target from the penalty spot.

Alan Pardew's side are still in the top half of the table and victory over the champions would represent a sizeable scalp even if the Foxes have struggled in the early stages of the domestic season.

Claudio Ranieri's men have, unsurprisingly, put their eggs in the Champions League basket and are on course to reach the knock out stages after edging past Copenhagen on Wednesday.

But focussing on their European campaign has come at a cost and, given how much energy Leicester used up in midweek, Palace will be confident they can claim a result at the King Power Stadium.

Can Palace see off the champions? Scroll down for everything you need to know about the game....

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DATE, TIME & VENUE

Crystal Palace face Leicester at the King Power Stadium on Saturday October 22, with kick-off scheduled for 3pm.

HOW TO FOLLOW

The match will not be broadcast live on television but you can follow all the build-up and reaction with Standard Sport.

TEAM NEWS

Scott Dann is in the process of recovering from a hamstring injury and is a doubt.

If The Englishman fails to recover Damien Delaney is expected to partner James Tomkins in defence.

Other than his captain, Pardew has no other injury concerns ahead of the game.

Christian Benteke will lead the line, despite his penalty miss against West Ham, ahead of Wilfried Zaha, Jason Puncheon and Andros Townsend.

Jamie Vardy is expected to shake off a groin strain to take his place up front alongside Islam Slimani.

Wes Morgan has a hip problem but it is not expected to stop him from retaining his spot in a defence that has already conceded 14 Premier League goals this season.