Leicester City will go head-to-head with Arsenal in a Premier League meeting in Saturday’s early kick-off.
The Foxes are on a nightmare run in the top flight, which was briefly alleviated by a win over Tottenham Hotspur.
However, Leicester City came crashing back down to earth in their last Premier League encounter when they were smashed by Everton.
A meeting with Manchester United then awaited in the FA Cup last weekend and though the Foxes fared better, they were dealt a heartbreaking 2-1 loss thanks to an offside goal from former player, Harry Maguire.
Another of the traditional top six awaits on Saturday, with Leicester hosting Arsenal in a 12:30pm kick-off.
The Gunners are second in the Premier League going into the weekend, while the Midlands outfit are down in 18th.
| Position | Team | Played MP | Won W | Drawn D | Lost L | For GF | Against GA | Diff GD | Points Pts |
| 17 |  WolvesWolves | 24 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 34 | 52 | -18 | 19 |
| 18 |  LeicesterLeicester | 24 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 25 | 53 | -28 | 17 |
| 19 |  IpswichIpswich | 24 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 22 | 49 | -27 | 16 |
Ruud van Nistelrooy explains why Leicester City’s Jeremy Monga and Jake Evans are missing training
Ahead of the meeting, Ruud van Nistelrooy spoke to the media on Thursday morning.
The Dutchman discussed a number of topics in his press conference, including team news.
In a big boost, Jamie Vardy is back fit for Leicester after missing the aforementioned defeat to Manchester United.
15-year-old Jeremy Monga was on the bench for that tie and along with Jake Evans, has been integrated into the first-team picture.
However, speaking pre-Arsenal, Van Nistelrooy revealed the duo have not been able to take part in training every day because of school but are in contention for the Arsenal clash.
He said: “They are in contention because they’re part of first-team training. Not every day because of school! They came in because of injuries and those players are back, but of course they’re still in contention.”
Ruud van Nistelrooy praised Jeremy Monga
Evans did not make the matchday squad versus Man Utd but Monga did earn himself a place on the bench.
The nature of the match, which went right down to the wire, meant the teenager was not afforded his debut.
But Van Nistelrooy still praised Monga on the day, dubbing him a ‘big talent’.
He said: “We feel Jeremy is ready for this and of course there’s still a long way to go. We have evaluated his progress and, from last week onwards, he will be part of regular first-team training until the end of the season.
“Physically he is very strong and mature already at this age. He deserved this opportunity and we need wingers.”
“It’s clear he is a big talent, but we cannot go too quickly with a young boy like that.”