Darren Fletcher is hoping to lead Stoke to back-to-back victories (Picture: Getty)
Darren Fletcher is hoping to lead Stoke to back-to-back victories (Picture: Getty)

The early Premier League kick-off on Saturday afternoon sees Stoke City host Leicester City in a clash between two sides looking to emerge from the crowded mid-table scrap.

Both sides are coming off a win as Stoke beat Watford last time out and Leicester defeated the out-of-form Everton.

Claude Puel is only taking charge of his second game as manager of the Foxes and will want to build on his opening win over the Toffees which he described as ‘perfect’.

The last two meetings between the sides at the bet365 Stadium have ended 2-2.

Jamie Vardy is in good form and scored in his last outing (Picture: Getty Images)

When is Stoke vs Leicester?

The match is on Saturday, November 4 with kick-off at 12.30pm.

What TV channel is Stoke vs Leicester on?

Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League will be showing the game live with coverage starting at 11.30am.

Mark Hughes is struggling for consistency at Stoke (Picture: Getty Images)

What are the odds? (Courtesy of Betfair)

Stoke – 13/8

Leicester – 15/8

Draw – 23/10

Claude Puel has made a good start as Leicester boss (Picture: Getty Images)
Claude Puel has made a good start as Leicester boss (Picture: Getty Images)

Team news

Geoff Cameron and Stephen Ireland remain out for Stoke but they could welcome back a number of players who have been struggling with injury and illness.

Ryan Shawcross, Glen Johnson, Peter Crouch and Bruno Martins Indi are all pushing to make comebacks.

Leicester will be without Matty James and Robert Huth but may well have Ben Chilwell back after a knee injury.

Head-to-head in last five meetings

01 Apr 2017 – Leicester 2-0 Stoke – Premier League (Ndidi, Vardy)

17 Dec 2016 – Stoke 2-2 Leicester – Premier League (Bojan, Allen) (Ulloa, Amartey)

23 Jan 2016 – Leicester 3-0 Stoke – Premier League (Drinkwater, Vardy, Ulloa)

19 Sep 2015 – Stoke 2-2 Leicester – Premier League (Bojan, Walters) (Mahrez, Vardy)

17 Jan 2015 – Leicester 0-1 Stoke – Premier League (Bojan)

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