India vs Australia: India rely on their seamers to make it 2-0.

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India could play Bhuvi and Vihari; after injuries to Ashwin and Rohit leading into the Perth against Australia. Australia name unchanged 11, which means Mitchell Marsh misses out. As an Indian Fan, whenever Kohli celebrates its a joy to watch. Even if its 5.30 in the morning I'd always celebrate in front of the TV. No matter anyone's celebrating, or no the skipper is always there. He is someone who brings passion and that aggressive attitude on the field. Yes, India were the favorites leading into the series. What makes me so happy is that even after being three down in the first session we got back into the game nicely, and after that, we never looked in a backward position. Thanks to a brilliant partnership between Pujara and Rahane. Pujara was at his resilient best, and his hundred came at a quicker pace then it usually does. First innings lead meant Indian Fast Bowlers had to finish the job who all were excellent. What's done is done moving on to the Second Test a...
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Brighton vs Leicester City: Match Preview.

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Brighton vs Leicester City: Match Preview.

Match Info

Kick-Off
Sat, 24 Nov, 8.30 pm

Stadium
Amex Stadium.

Can Leicester sneak a win?

It has been emotional few weeks for Leicester City, after the sudden death of their owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha. The foxes were held for a draw against a resilient Burnley side, despite dominating most of the time throughout the game, a victory here would start a nice little unbeaten streak. The concern here for Claude Puel's side is that they haven't scored in their last two premier league games, key players injury does not help them either Jamie Vardy and Harry Maguire won't be available due to injuries, but that could be due to lack of training sessions, going through all the emotions they would want a win and concentrate on football that's what their former owner would have wanted.

Coming to back to the game, Leicester City has the moss crosses this season. They're normally trying to do one thing: find a team mate's head. But they have been unsuccessful in their attempt. Jamie Vardy's injury means the foxes won't have a target men in Islam Slimani who has been loaned out to Fenerbahce. Slimani who has a reputation of scoring headed goals is not in Puel's plans. Looking around the squad, Vicente Iborra is the best bet for the makeshift big man up top. The Spaniard occupied an advanced role in his final season at Sevilla, scoring eight times, while he has nodded in three goals since his arrival at City.


Glenn Murray to the rescue for The Seagulls?

Brighton host Leicester after the international break on Saturday. The Seagulls would look to return to winning ways after defeats against Everton and Cardiff in the last two last premier league matches. Meanwhile, the good news for Brighton fans is that Glenn Murray has extended his contract with the club for one more year.
The striker has scored six goals this season so far for Brighton and would have seen his previous deal expire next year. Murray scored his 100th Brighton goal to secure a 1-0 win over Wolves in their last home game, making it five goals in five home games. What increases Brighton's chances here is that Leicester hasn't been able to score more than four goals in their last five matches. Lewis Dunk is aiming to score for the third straight game and is always dangerous at set-pieces. Albion have picked up 10 of their 14 Premier League points at Amex Stadium, beating Manchester United, West Ham, and Wolves at this venue. Seagulls would be let down after they had conceded a late goal against Cardiff City handing Neil Warnock his second win of the season, Murray scoring against Leicester would mean Brighton move above Wolves and would sit just below Leicester on Goal Difference that is until Sunday.

Match Facts.

Brighton have lost just one of their last five home league games against Leicester (W3 D1), though it was in this exact fixture last season (0-2). Against no other Premier League side do Leicester have a better 100% win record than they do against Brighton (2/2 – same as vs Portsmouth and Barnsley). Since losing against Leicester in March, Brighton have lost just one of their last eight home Premier League games (W4 D3), winning the last two in a row. Leicester have won three of their last five away league games (L2), more than they had in their previous 11 on the road (W2 D1 L8). Brighton's Glenn Murray has scored five goals in his five home Premier League games this season, with these goals being worth seven points to the Seagulls.

Team News.

Leicester City's Harry Maguire has been ruled out of the trip to Brighton and Hove Albion, while Jamie Vardy also faces a fitness test after missing several days of training with an injury.
James Maddison has recovered from a knee injury and while he will be checked again tomorrow, Puel believes he will be available for the trip to the Amex Stadium. However, Rachid Ghezzal is also doubt with a leg injury and has undergone a scan today.

Albion midfielder Dale Stephens will miss Saturday's game at the Amex, as he serves the first game of his three-match suspension, following his red card at Cardiff last time out. Pascal Gross and Davy Propper are both back in training and are available for selection this weekend, while Alireza Jahanbakhsh remains sidelined with a hamstring injury.

Match Prediction.

Brighton Hove and Albion 2 – 1 Leicester City.


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