Leicester host the current League leaders Liverpool on Saturday afternoon as both teams look to continue their impressive starts to the season.
The Foxes bounced back from their narrow defeat to Manchester United at the start of the season in fine fashion, earning back to back wins against Wolves and Southampton.
The last time the Reds faced Leicester was in December, they came back from a goal down with two second-half goals from Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah to win 2-1.
Liverpool are one of only four teams (Watford, Chelsea and Tottenham) with a perfect 100% record as it stands, they're also the only team in the league to yet concede a single goal.
The hosts are without star-striker Jamie Vardy after picking up a red card last weekend. Matthew James is also out with a calf injury.
Having played in the U23 side on Monday, £19m summer signing Calgar Soyuncu could be in with a shout of making his first team debut against Liverpool.
They'll need another big performance from Harry Maguire after his brilliant displays in the World Cup for England and his last-gasp goal to seal a victory against Southampton.
On the Reds' side, there appear to be no new injury reports. Summer signing Fabinho is still being eased into the team during training, and will most likely make the bench.
Captain Jordan Henderson could make his first start of the season after coming off the bench in previous games to recover from injury.
Despite having the home advantage and a good selection of players still available to start, Bet365 currently have Leicester at 6/1 to come out on top, whereas Liverpool are down at 2/5, and a draw is 15/4.
I'm not expecting an easy game for the Reds, especially after a less than stellar performance against Brighton, but I do believe they're going to emerge victorious.
Their back line is looking incredibly solid, and the midfield has taken on some sort of revelation.
James Milner is in top form, as is Keita, even Wijnaldum is enjoying a new lease of life in the number six role.
While the terrifying front three of Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah are all yet to hit peak form, I'm expecting more than a couple of goals between them.
Even on their off days, each one looks like they could pull something out of the bag.
Leicester just don't have the key players that have helped them overcome the Reds in the past, namely N'Golo Kanté and Riyad Mahrez, but also Jamie Vardy.
The likes of Maguire and Ben Chilwell are turning into fine young players, but I don't think they can do much to stop Liverpool if they hit their stride on Saturday afternoon.
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