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Live Commentary: Leicester City 0-0 Burnley - as it happened

Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Leicester City and Burnley play out a 0-0 draw in the first game at the King Power Stadium since the death of Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha.
Live Commentary: Leicester City 0-0 Burnley - as it happened
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Leicester City and Burnley have played out a goalless draw in Saturday's Premier League fixture at the King Power Stadium.

The game was Leicester's first at their home ground since the passing of Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, and the club paid tribute to their owner in the build-up to kickoff.

The game itself was a lively affair with both teams squandering chances, and a share of the spoils was arguably a fair result.

Find out how all of the action unfolded in the East Midlands courtesy of Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates below.


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2.00pmHello and welcome to Sports Mole's live coverage of the Premier League encounter between Leicester City and Burnley. Both teams will be desperate to add three points to their tally before the international break, but Leicester are placing as much focus on matters off the pitch as the club pays tribute to Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, who was one of five people killed in a helicopter crash outside the King Power Stadium two weeks ago.

2.02pmThe death of the club's owner has been felt all around the footballing world, but it will be a sombre occasion in the East Midlands this afternoon as Leicester and their supporters show their gratitude to a man who made what once seemed an unrealistic dream a reality.

2.04pmLeicester will also paying their respects to the other four people - Kaveporn Punpare and Nusara Suknamai - two of Srivaddhanaprabha's staff - and pilots Eric Swaffer and Izabela Roza Lechowicz - who lost their lives on October 27. We will bring you as many images of the tributes made in the build-up to kickoff as we can.

2.06pmIt's time to take a look at the team news now, and let's start with who Claude Puel has selected in his starting lineup...

2.08pmLEICESTER CITY XI: Schmeichel; Pereira, Morgan, Evans, Chilwell; Ndidi, Mendy; Gray, Ghezzal, Albrighton; Vardy

LEICESTER CITY SUBSTITUTES: Ward, Simpson, Soyuncu, Fuchs, Iborra, Okazaki, Iheanacho


2.10pmBURNLEY XI: Hart; Lowton, Long, Mee, Taylor; Lennon, Cork, Defour, Gudmundsson; Vokes, Wood

BURNLEY SUBSTITUTES: Heaton, Barnes, Brady, Hendrick, Westwood, Bardsley, Vydra


2.12pmPuel has opted to make just the two changes to the team which won at Cardiff City last weekend with both Harry Maguire and James Maddison missing out through injury. The duo have been excellent for the Foxes this campaign.

2.14pmJonny Evans and Rachid Ghezzal are the players to come into the team. Evans will be making just his fourth league start since joining from West Bromwich Albion in the summer, while Ghezzal is featuring in the first XI for the fifth time.

2.16pmJamie Vardy will be hoping to improve on his three goals for the Premier League campaign. The Englishman is only contributing a goal or assist every 163 minutes this season.

2.18pmLeicester's bench looks strong this afternoon, despite the absence of a couple of key players. Kelechi Iheanacho will expect to be involved in the second half having started seven of the Foxes' 11 top-flight games this season. Vicente Iborra and Shinji Okazaki have just one start between them.

2.20pmBurnley manager Sean Dyche makes three changes from the team which were defeated 4-2 at West Ham United last weekend. The most notable absence is that of James Tarkowski, who is sidelined through injury. Kevin Long features in the centre of defence.

2.22pmThere is also a recall for Jack Cork, who takes the place of Ashley Westwood. The 29-year-old missed his first Premier League game of the season last weekend.

2.24pmChris Wood also returns for the Clarets with Matej Vyrda dropping down to the substitutes' bench. Wood - a former Leicester player - is making just his fifth start of the campaign. The New Zealander will partner Sam Vokes in attack.

2.26pmVydra joins Ashley Barnes among the replacements. Rather surprisingly, Barnes has made just two starts in the Premier League all season. Robbie Brady will also be looking for another outing having recently recovered from a serious injury.

2.28pmMany Leicester City fans and their players have walked to the King Power Stadium over the past hour or so as part of their tributes to Srivaddhanaprabha. Here are a selection of images from the club's official Twitter account.



2.30pmRESULT! The final whistle has gone at the Cardiff City Stadium and the Bluebirds have come from behind to earn a 2-1 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion. What an important result that could be!

2.32pmCardiff now sit in 16th place in the league table, while Brighton remain in 12th position. The Seagulls would have moved past Leicester with a win.

Leicester can move as high as eighth if they emerge victorious this afternoon, while Burnley could realistically improve by one position and move into 14th spot.


2.34pmThe players are also laying shirts with messages on them inside the stadium.



2.36pmLeicester will be going all out for the three points this afternoon, but the Foxes have recorded just three victories from their last 12 top-flight games at their home ground.

2.38pmHowever, they are the only Premier League side to score in each of their 11 outings this season. You would fancy them to extend that given Burnley's recent troubles at the back.

2.40pmBurnley have only kept one clean sheet in 10 matches, and have conceded a total of 25 goals. Thirteen of those strikes have come in the last three contests.

2.42pmThe Leicester players recently made their way out for the warm-up wearing t-shirts in tribute to Srivaddhanaprabha.



2.44pmPREDICTION! This is a huge occasion for Leicester and it will be a performance filled with emotion. We are backing Leicester to run out 2-1 winners, but Burnley should give a good account of themselves.

2.46pmHEAD TO HEAD! This afternoon's fixture represents the 111th competitive meeting between the two clubs, with Burnley winning 45 times in comparison to 35 victories for Leicester.

2.48pmThe teams have been regular foes in the Championship and the Premier League since the start of the new Millennium. As many as 24 matches have taken place, with Leicester prevailing on 10 occasions and Burnley gaining eight wins.

2.50pmThe Clarets have emerged victorious in two of the last three games, but they have not won at Leicester's home ground since 2007 with Andy Gray getting the only goal of the game.

2.52pmThis is one of four games which will start at 3pm, GMT. We will look to bring you updates from fixtures at Huddersfield Town, Newcastle United and Southampton as and when we can.

2.56pmIt's time for the two teams to start making their way out at the King Power Stadium. The next few minutes are guaranteed to be emotional for everyone involved with Leicester City football club.

2.59pmThere has just been a minutes' applause for the five people who lost their lives on October 27, and wreaths have also been brought onto the pitch. There will now be a minutes' silence for Srivaddhanaprabha, and for Remembrance Sunday. It will be impeccably observed. Scarves with 'Mr Chairman' are being held up by the capacity crowd.

3.02pmA reminder of the two starting lineups...

LEICESTER CITY XI: Schmeichel; Pereira, Morgan, Evans, Chilwell; Ndidi, Mendy; Gray, Ghezzal, Albrighton; Vardy

BURNLEY XI: Hart; Lowton, Long, Mee, Taylor; Lennon, Cork, Defour, Gudmundsson; Vokes, Wood


1 minKICKOFF:  Leicester get us underway.

3 minIt has been a subdued start at the King Power Stadium, but I think that was to be expected. Burnley are seeing most of the ball but it is in their own half of the pitch.

5 minLeicester win the first threatening free kick of the match, but a long delivery towards the back post just fails to pick out Evans and the ball goes out for a goal kick.

7 minSHOT!  The home side are starting to get on top now. Ndidi is given the space to get a long-range strike away and Hart diverts the ball wide for a corner, which comes to nothing.

9 minLeicester are doing a good job on forcing Burnley back, with the Foxes making full use of having an extra man in the middle of the park. Vokes and Wood are getting isolated for the visitors.

11 minLATEST! Huddersfield Town and Newcastle United are already ahead in their home fixtures with West Ham United and Bournemouth. Two surprises potentially on the cards there.

13 minLeicester have still only had that one shot on goal, but they remain in the ascendancy. The Leicester fans are chanting the name of Claudio Ranieri, who is in attendance this afternoon.

15 minCHANCE!  Puel's side continue to knock on the door and they come agonisingly close to taking the lead. Burnley don't deal with a cross and the ball falls to Vardy, who sees a well-struck effort from 10 yards cleared off the line by Lowton.

17 minCHANCE!  Burnley finally give themselves a breather by getting the ball into the final third, and the visitors almost go ahead. A low cross from the right finds its way to Wood at the back post, but the forward's effort is kept out by Schmeichel down to his right.

19 minIt's now Leicester who are sitting deep and inviting pressure from their opponents. They may be satisfied to have a breather themselves.

21 minLATEST! Southampton have gone ahead against Watford. The three underdogs now lead in the other 3pm kickoffs.

22 minOFF THE BAR!  Leicester hit the crossbar! Pereira gives Albrighton the chance to cross the ball in from the right, and Ghezzal's header from 10 yards hits the top of the crossbar and rebounds clear. Hart was beaten.

24 minThis would have been a worldie! A corner finds Albrighton around 25 yards out and the midfielder's superbly-struck volley is blocked by a Burnley player just outside the six-yard box.

26 minBurnley still look lively in the final third but it feels only a matter of time before Leicester take the lead.

27 minCHANCE!  Hart comes to the rescue for the visitors. Vardy plays in Gray and the winger advances past the last defender to get a shot away. However, Hart comes out well to make a timely block.

29 minNo more chances to speak of over the past few minutes with Burnley having some time on the ball. It's very much needed!

31 minWe are having the first real quiet spell in this contest. It's been played at quite a high pace, although it is Burnley who have been made to do most of the running and chasing.

33 minA quick word on the Leicester supporters. They have not stopped singing all match, but I don't think that anyone would have expected anything less. They must be encouraged by this performance from their side, too.

35 minA lull in the game is broken up by Gray earning a free kick around 30 yards from goal. Gray gets to his feet with the intention of taking the shot on.

36 minThe set piece is poor with Gray striking the ball straight into the wall. Burnley are able to clear at the second attempt.

38 minLATEST! Newcastle have just doubled their lead against Bournemouth. Looks like the Magpies are starting to turn a corner!

39 minSHOT!  Burnley win a free kick of their own from 30 yards and Gudmundsson's effort is superb. However, Schmeichel gets across to help the ball behind for a corner.

41 minJust the four minutes of the first half remaining now. It looks like we are going to go into the break on level terms. Leicester will be disappointed with that.

43 minPuel looks a little fed up on the touchline. He looks like a man who is contemplating a change if his side cannot find an opener.

45 minHALF TIME:  Leicester City 0-0 Burnley

3.52pmThe half-time whistle goes at the King Power Stadium and Burnley have held out to remain level with Leicester. The home side have had the better of the chances, but Burnley came back into the game during the closing quarter-of-an-hour. All to play for after the break.

3.56pmLeicester's best chance went to Vardy after 15 minutes. Burnley failed to deal with a cross into the box but Lowton was perfectly placed to clear Vardy's effort off the line. Ghezzal also hit the crossbar with a header, while Gray may have done better after being teed up by Vardy.

4.00pmAs for Burnley, Wood was denied by Schmeichel at the back post after the ball had found its way through to him, while Gudmundsson tested the Leicester stopper with a brilliant set piece from 30 yards out.

46 minKICKOFF:  Burnley get us back underway.

48 minBurnley have had the better of the opening stages of the second period, with the Clarets showing more of a willingness to go onto the front foot. Maybe Dyche senses that there may be some tired legs in the Leicester side.

49 minCHANCE!  Just like that, Leicester break and almost open the scoring. Vardy gets down the left and crosses for Albrighton, but the midfielder sees Hart make a block after a deflection.

50 minYELLOW CARD!  Morgan goes into the book for a strong challenge on Vokes, but it shouldn't even be a foul. Morgan won the ball and did not put Vokes in any danger of injury.

51 minCHANCE!  Burnley almost score from the resulting free kick. The inswinger is glanced towards the far post by Mee, but the ball goes just wide of the target.

53 minWe have just had a brief stoppage in play while Defour recovers from a knock to his knee, but the Belgian is fine to continue.

55 minSUBSTITUTION! Hendrick is being introduced for Defour. The midfielder is able to jog off, but it will be a concern given his long-term knee injury last season.

57 minLeicester aren't necessarily starting to labour, but Burnley look like they have the fresher legs and are starting to put their hosts under constant pressure. A change from Puel cannot be too far away.

59 minThe home side are doing their best to keep hold of the ball, but they are being pressed by their opponents. It's turned into a very competitive contest.

59 minThe home side are doing their best to keep hold of the ball, but they are being pressed by their opponents. It's turned into a very competitive contest.

60 minSUBSTITUTION! Leicester make their first alteration as Iheanacho is introduced for Albrighton.

62 minLATEST! Bournemouth have halved the deficit at Newcastle United, but Huddersfield and Southampton still hold 1-0 leads against West Ham and Watford respectively.

63 minCHANCE!  Better from Leicester who are able to set Evans up for a free header at the far post, but Hart makes a comfortable save at his near post.

65 minSUBSTITUTION! Burnley make another switch with Brady coming on for Gudmundsson.

67 minLeicester have moved into double figures on the corner count, but the Foxes still cannot find a breakthrough. I'd still be surprised if this remains goalless.

69 minLATEST! Southampton have doubled their lead against Watford. It looks like it is going to be a much-needed win for Mark Hughes.

71 minThere hasn't been a lot of action in either penalty area over the past 10 minutes. Both teams are still pushing for an opener, but they are cancelling each other out.

73 minCHANCE!  Big chance for Burnley. The visitors threaten down the left and get the ball towards the penalty spot where Wood is waiting, but the forward slices a volley over the crossbar.

74 minSUBSTITUTION! Vokes makes way for Burnley as Barnes is introduced in his place.

76 minLATEST! A quick correction. Southampton have not doubled their lead. A Charlie Austin effort was ruled out. Still just the 1-0 lead for the Saints...

78 minBurnley have posed much more of a threat over the past 10 minutes and look the more likely to find a goal. Puel still has two substitutions up his sleeve.

80 minMorgan makes a mistake around 40 yards from goal and Burnley have three players ready to attack. However, the ball is not used very well and Leicester are able to deal with the danger.

82 minThe centre-back is not the only player to start making mistakes for Leicester. The home side have gone a little flat and Burnley are taking encouragement from it.

84 minSUBSTITUTION! A second change for Leicester sees Okazaki replace Gray.

86 minThe home supporters are trying to urge their team forward, but Burnley are still capable of a winner of their own. A point apiece would be a fair result.

87 minSHOT!  The ball falls invitingly for Pereira on the edge of the area, but the right-back's volley is never threatening the target.

89 minA cross from the left finds Iheanacho and the Nigerian's eyes must light up when the ball is near him in the six-yard box, but Taylor gets in the way and Hart claims.

90 minSUBSTITUTION! Evans has picked up an injury and Soyuncu is being introduced in his place.

90+1 minThere will be three minutes of added-on time.

90+3 minCHANCE!  Leicester nearly snatch the win! Chilwell's cross from the left flank finds the head of Okazaki, but the substitute directs his effort just wide of Hart's right post.

90+3 minFULL TIME:  Leicester City 0-0 Burnley

4.56pmThe full-time whistle goes at the King Power Stadium and the game has ended goalless. Both teams pushed for a winner in the East Midlands, but a share of the spoils is probably a fair result.

4.58pmThat will be all from Sports Mole for this match. Thank you for joining us this afternoon and we hope that you can stick around for the fixture between Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur.

If you would like to read our on-the-whistle match report, you can do so by clicking here. Goodbye for now.


5.04pmThat will be all from Sports Mole for this game. Thank you for joining us this afternoon and we hope that you can stick around for the fixture between Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur.

If you would like to read our on-the-whistle match report, you can do so by clicking here. Goodbye for now.


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