Leicester City’s anticipated clashes in the West Midlands this December have garnered significant attention from Sky Sports, with Jamie Vardy being the central figure in both encounters.
The matches against West Brom and Birmingham City have been selected for live coverage by Sky Sports, resulting in their rescheduling. The game at the Hawthorns on December 2nd will now kick off at the slightly earlier time of 12.30pm, providing Vardy with yet another opportunity to wreak havoc on the Baggies. With a five-match winning streak away at West Brom, Vardy, donning the number nine jersey, has consistently found the back of the net in these fixtures, including a memorable brace during their last visit in 2020.
The upcoming clash between Vardy and Rooney, on the pitch rather than in the courtroom, is set to captivate audiences as City travels to St Andrew’s to face Birmingham. The match, now scheduled for December 18th, will kick off at 8pm. This high-profile encounter, typically reserved for Premier League fixtures, signifies the entry of Wayne Rooney, now in charge of the Blues, overseeing his inaugural match after replacing John Eustace. The rivalry between the former England captain and Vardy emerged amidst their wives’ widely-publicized libel case.
It has been nearly eight years since City last played Birmingham at St Andrew’s, and during that thrilling game in January 2014, Vardy showcased his prowess by scoring, contributing to their successful Championship promotion campaign. Lloyd Dyer also made an impact by finding the net in a 2-1 victory.
Before the highly-anticipated clashes in December, City has seven Championship games to navigate, including two fixtures that will also be broadcast live on Sky. The upcoming home match against promotion hopefuls Sunderland next week, as well as the heavyweight clash against Leeds United next month, will both be televised for fans across the UK to savor.
