Leicester City v Swansea City

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1 Feb 2018
Jordan Ayew
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Leicester City captain Wes Morgan is back in training, although he is not available to face Swansea.

Swansea City have ruled out Renato Sanches (muscular) for the trip to the King Power Stadium. Andy King is ineligible and Andre Ayew (hamstring) will be assessed. 

Did you know?

Swansea have won consecutive Premier League fixtures for the first time this season. They have picked up 10 points from their five matches under Carlos Carvalhal, after earning just nine from their previous 17.

Leicester have secured 25 points from their 16 matches since Claude Puel took charge in October, more points than any club outside the top six since then.

Riyad Mahrez has been involved in five goals in his last five PL appearances against Swansea (four goals, one assist), including a hat-trick in December 2015.

Jordan Ayew has been involved in seven PL goals for Swansea this season (five goals, two assists), the most among Swansea players. All of his contributions have come in the second half.

What the managers say

Claude Puel: "I saw their wins against Liverpool and Arsenal. It was impressive because they [Swansea] defend very well with a strong defensive unit."

See: Chilwell learning from experienced Foxes

Carlos Carvalhal: "Leicester are a very strong team and it will be the hardest game we have played since I arrived."

See: Carvalhal: Our toughest test yet

Referee: Anthony Taylor
Assistants: Gary Beswick, Adam Nunn
Fourth official: Bobby Madley

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