Since replacing Steve Cooper as Leicester City manager in November, Ruud van Nistelrooy has overseen seven defeats in nine Premier League matches, winning just once

Follow live coverage as Leicester City face Crystal Palace today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

Leicester enjoyed a big win in the FA Cup but they are on a run of five successive defeats in the league and it feels like they have got to get something from this game.

Leicester had produced a rare display of dominance in the first half but went into the break goalless despite having 11 shots, although Mateta had squandered a glorious chance to put the away side in front.

Leicester City fell to Crystal Palace by a score of 2-0 at the King Power on Wednesday evening. The Foxes dominated the first half but failed to find the final touch to break the deadlock. Goals from Jean-Phillipe Mateta and Mark Guehi gave the Eagles a two-goal edge that proved the final margin.

Leicester City boss Ruud van Nistelrooy has been speaking to the media before Wednesday's Premier League game against Crystal Palace (kick-off 19:30 GMT). Here are the key lines from his news conference:

Follow live coverage as Leicester City face Crystal Palace today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

After F.A. Cup action last weekend, Ruud Van Nistelrooy’s attention now turns to the league. Here is the Leicester City predicted lineup as they play host to Crystal Palace Last time out, the Foxes took on Championship side Queens Park Rangers with a relatively unchanged side.