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

Since winning his opening Premier League game as Leicester head coach at the beginning of December, Ruud van Nistelrooy has failed to lead his new team to victory in any of their last seven top-flight matches, including six straight defeats in which they have conceded at least two goals.

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. It will not be easy for the Foxes.

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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.

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.