It was this fixture last season that spelt the end for José Mourinho at Chelsea as Leicester returned to top spot in a sign of things to come. Thirteen months on and the normal order has been restored as Leicester languish in the bottom half and Chelsea lead the way, yet Claudio Ranieri’s side have a chance to upset the apple cart. Jamie Vardy returns for Leicester after recovering from illness, with Nathan Aké set to replace the suspended John Terry in Chelsea’s squad. Stuart James

Kick-off Saturday 5.30pm

Venue King Power Stadium
Last season Leicester City 2 Chelsea 1

Live BT Sport 1
Referee Andre Marriner
This season G14, Y48, R1, 3.57 cards per game
Odds H 5-1 A 4-6 D 3-1

Leicester City
Subs from Zieler, Hamer, Wasilewski, Gray, Fuchs, James, Okazaki, Hernández, Kapustka, King
Doubtful None
Injured None
Suspended None
Unavailable Amartey, Mahrez, Slimani (Africa Cup of Nations)

Form WLDLWD
Discipline Y43 R
Leading scorers Slimani, Vardy 5
Chelsea
Subs from Begovic, Eduardo, Ivanovic, Zouma, Aina, Fàbregas, Costa, Van Ginkel, Loftus-Cheek, Chalobah, Solanke, Batshuayi

Doubtful None
Injured None
Suspended Terry (one match)
Form WWWWWL
Discipline Y44 R0
Leading scorer Costa 14

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Diego Costa's Chelsea future is said to be in doubt after reports of a 'blazing row' between the Spain international and manager Antonio Conte.

MailOnline Sport report that the ​28-year-old has fallen out with Conte over what he believes to be a lower back injury, which could be tied to his long-term hamstring issues; but the club's medical staff has cast doubt over the veracity of his injury claims.

The Italian is said to have backed his physios over their concerns, leading to the row between player and manager; with reports that the former Atletico Madrid man's representatives are sounding out a possible move to the Chinese Super League.

Costa has not travelled with his teammates to Leicester ahead of Saturday's game, with the ​Telegraph reporting that his absence is related to the argument rather than a current injury - leaving the club shorn of their leading man in a match which they hope will see them get back to winning ways in the Premier League.

Blues officials were said to be putting together a new contract to offer Costa in the coming weeks or months, but the antagonism between him and his manager - in a setup which demands togetherness from all parts - have thrown that into doubt.

With 14 goals and five assists in 19 Premier League games this season, Costa has continued to be one of Chelsea's most valuable assets; particularly when considering the lack of faith Conte appears to have in backup option Michy Batshuayi - yet to start a league game for the club since his summer move.

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After the loss to Tottenham Hotspur, the drive and eagerness has dwindled somehow.

But it is good to be back.
The game against Leicester won't be a stroll in the park. Infact, the loss to Tottenham which was the culmination of a series of poor displays over the last 6matches( though we won five but the quality of our play was questionable) will do alot for the confidence of Leicester coupled with the new defensive midfield signing ie Wilfred Ndidi.

Costa to miss the game after a burst up with Coach Conte.
I have been a strong advocate for Michy Batsuayi so I hope he gets to spearhead the attack tomorrow.

I have also not been impressed with the quality of Marcos Alonso and I hope returnee Nathan Ake will get his big moment tomorrow.

More to come as the game draws closer. But my final advice to the coach is to begin to try out alternative formations and also shuffle his team every once in a while as the current 3-4-3 and starting 11, are becoming highly predictable.

I would prefer Pedro up front with partners from willian and harzard. Then Batshuayi should be brought in 2nd half.

Whichever way Chelsea should have a comfortable win.

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Present. There's trouble in the camp. Costa had a huge blowout with Conte and he has been dropped. The interest from china has turned his head.

Hopefully, everything will be settled.

Coasta has started again! Tot dis guy has changed for good. He must play abeg

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Present. There's trouble in the camp. Costa had a huge blowout with Conte and he has been dropped. The interest from china has turned his head.

Hopefully, everything will be settled.

Costa or no Costa we are winning this.

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Costa or no Costa we are winning this.

Baby, as it stands now, we need Costa. He's currently the best striker in the epl and one of the best in the world. his goals has constantly brought our wins and besides we dont have any replacements for him.

We'll win this (me trying to be as optimistic as possible) but we dont need any type of drama now at all, u know what happened the last time the dressing room wasnt in order.

hopefully, this will be settled asap. COYB!!

Batsuayi must start today

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Baby, as it stands now, we need Costa. He's currently the best striker in the epl and one of the best in the world. his goals has constantly brought our wins and besides we dont have any replacements for him.

We'll win this (me trying to be as optimistic as possible) but we dont need any type of drama now at all, u know what happened the last time the dressing room wasnt in order.

hopefully, this will be settled asap. COYB!!

fingers cross and be hopefully we win.

No Costa? No Problem.

Unleash WiZarDro!!!

KTBFFH.

I support no club. all I do is support my bet9ja ticket
I already booked a game. Tottenham to win, arsenal straight wining. Liverpool to win against man u, Chelsea to lose and Sevilla to beat Real madrid. these are great odds. and the way am seeing it this is a win ticket for me.

This would be another shocker for Chelsea. . .
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Chelsea wins, no 2 ways abt it....... Leicester 1 Chelsea 2 .

Up Chelsea

I sincerely hope that Chelsea will be getting it easy today...

Alright....i remain some goals from Swansea match make I borrow Leicester....chelsea go fall today....up Gunnerz

Yes! Chairman 'Olote People's Congress' don show! Chelsea yansh don ready for merciless flogging today!!!

Costa off to China 30 Milla per year Koni do fun European football ball na ball jare

cmon leicester! Cmon!!

3 points for Chelsea FC... 1st team to cross 50 points.

Full time draw

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Baby, as it stands now, we need Costa. He's currently the best striker in the epl and one of the best in the world. his goals has constantly brought our wins and besides we dont have any replacements for him.

We'll win this (me trying to be as optimistic as possible) but we dont need any type of drama now at all, u know what happened the last time the dressing room wasnt in order.

hopefully, this will be settled asap. COYB!!

If costa wants to return to A madrid or leave to china then let him go,there are 101 other strikers out there,i think the thing is you guys are underestimating batshuayi, that guy is very good just give enough game time and you'll see what happens

No diego today.....
Costa is been offered $700,000/week from a chinese club.
We can always still win without him but we will miss him though.