Leicester City, on a winning streak of nine consecutive victories in the Championship, faced skepticism from a former Leeds United player who predicted that their hot streak would come to an end. The team experienced significant losses during the summer transfer window, with key players like James Maddison and Youri Tielemans leaving. However, their recruitment proved to be excellent, bringing in top talents such as Stephy Mavididi and Cesare Casadei, and appointing Enzo Maresca as the new head coach. With 39 points out of a possible 42 and a comfortable lead at the top of the table, Leicester looked set for a Premier League return. Their upcoming match against Leeds United would test their winning run.
Former Leeds player Ben Parker believed that his old club had the potential to be the ones to end Leicester’s winning streak. He predicted a 2-1 victory for Leeds, citing Leicester’s ability to win games in a gritty fashion. While Leicester had been winning but not necessarily dominating, Parker believed that Leeds could secure a late victory and prove their contention for automatic promotion.
Leicester’s recent win against QPR showcased their ability to snatch victory in the dying moments, exemplified by Harry Winks’ wonder strike. This resilience, often seen in champions, was driving their success. Leeds faced a tough challenge in their match against Leicester, and even a draw would be seen as a positive result. A win, on the other hand, would be a strong statement of Leeds’ potential in the promotion race.
