Leicester City are still chasing an illusive first league win this weekend when they face AFC Bournemouth.
The Foxes’ defeat away to Arsenal last weekend saw Leicester become part of an unwanted record as Leicester, Southampton, and Ipswich Town became the first trio of newly promoted sides that have failed to win their opening six Premier League games.
Steve Cooper is beginning to feel the heat, with fans becoming increasingly concerned by some of the decisions made by the Leicester boss.
Bournemouth meanwhile visit the King Power Stadium off the back of a 3-1 win against Southampton but have lost two of their last three games.
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Leicester City vs Bournemouth: Kick-off time and date
Leicester are back in front of their fans at the King Power Stadium this weekend, with kick-off at 3 PM (BST).
- Date: Saturday 5 October 2024
- Kick-off time: 3 PM (BST)
- Stadium: King Power Stadium, Leicester, UK
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How to watch Leicester City vs Bournemouth
UK viewers won’t be able to watch the full game live due to the 3 PM blackout rule imposed across the country.
Highlights are usually available to watch straight after the game on the club’s social media channels, as well as on YouTube and Sky Sports.
Alternatively, BBC Radio Leicester will have audio commentary of the game.
Leicester City team news
Patson Daka and Jakub Stolarczyk are still the only two definite absentees for this weekend’s game.
Facundo Buonanotte could move into a more central role after starting on the right-hand side at the Emirates Stadium last weekend.
Stephy Mavididi and Abdul Fatawu are yet to start a game together, much to the frustration of supporters, but with three points needed, it may be the perfect time to deploy the duo from the off.
Odsonne Edouard could also make his first league start after a quiet outing for Jamie Vardy last weekend.
Bournemouth team news
Andoni Iraola has a near-full squad to select from. Tyler Adams (back) is the only player unavailable for the trip to the East Midlands.
Antoine Semayo has been one of Bournemouth’s brightest sparks this season and is expected to be in the starting XI.
Summer signing Evanilson scored his first goal of the season in Monday’s win against Southampton and will also be a dead cert to start.
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Leicester City vs Bournemouth predictions
It does feel like this is make or break for the Foxes this weekend.
With no wins on the board and sides around them picking up points, Leicester have a run of four games where they should be targeting a win.
Bournemouth have been impressive so far and have been a thorn in Leicester’s side in recent but if Cooper chooses to let the shackles off, a first three points of the season could finally come the Foxes’ way.