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Good evening and welcome to Eurosport's LIVE text commentary of Leicester versus Tottenham in the Premier League. Spurs have recorded just one victory in their last five domestic games and Mauricio Pochettino knows his side simply must win tonight to keep their slim title hopes alive.

Premier League / Matchday 14
King Power Stadium / 28.11.2017
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Updated 28/11/2017 at 21:39 GMT

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15'
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SO CLOSE!
Sissoko is released behind the Tottenham defence from Kane's pass, but Schmeichel makes a good save, though it is still destined for the net and the ball is hacked off the line by Iborra!
14'
Wow, what a goal that was. And Leicester thoroughly deserve their lead - they have been impressive so far.
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GOAL! Leicester 1-0 Tottenham - WHAT A STRIKE BY VARDY!
Maguire brings the ball out of defence and releases Albrighton on the channel. He plays a dinked pass forward into the path of Vardy who lobs an outrageous first-timed volley over the head of the helpless Lloris.
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11'
Kane has been fairly anonymous thus far, but he finally gets a hold of the ball on the edge of the Leicester penalty area. However, he is blocked off by Morgan.
9'
Now Spurs break at pace. Rose surges forward on the flank and has plenty of time to pick out a team mate, but his cross is played straight at Schmeichel.
8'
OFF THE LINE!
Morgan rises highest to Albrighton's corner, but his effort is hacked clear by Rose!
7'
Vardy collects the ball in a wide position and forces a corner, as his cross is blocked by Eric Dier.
6'
Leicester aren't giving the visitors a moment on the ball; they are pushing Spurs high up the pitch.
4'
Ndidi is teed up for a shot on the edge of the area and although gets plenty of venom behind the effort, he strikes it straight at Lloris.
Never the less, this has been a decent start by the hosts.
3'
Schmeichel takes a heavy touch as he controls a back pass and Kane almost sneaks the ball off the Leicester goalkeeper! Fortunately, for the hosts, the Dane manages to scramble clear.
2'
Vardy's eyes light up as Ndidi's long ball goes over the top of the Tottenham defence, but Hugo Lloris is off his line quickly to hack the danger clear, out for a throw-in.
1st Half
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KICK-OFF!
Leicester get the game underway, hoping to claim their first victory over Tottenham at the King's Power.
19:40
FIVE MINUTES UNTIL KICK-OFF!
So, what are your predictions? I feel this is going to go Tottenham's away; a 2-1 win for Pochettino's side.
19:35
Puel has overseen a marked improvement since his arrival in Leicester a couple of months ago, losing only once in five games. And not only has his team accrued some much needed points, they have also played in some style - something Puel wants to see more of.
"It's important to look for evolution in the style of our play. It's beneficial when the players can find different opportunities in attack," he said.
"We must try to play our own game and it will be good to see our progress under pressure against a good opponent. It's a good challenge for us."
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19:30
19:25
Quite incredibly, Spurs are already 13 points behind leaders Man City - and it isn't even December! Is Pochettino ready to concede the title? Not publicly, anyway!
"Manchester City have improved a lot from last season," he said. "The gap is massive but we will see what happens. We need to believe and try to win games. If we don't win [against Leicester] - it is difficult to be a contender.
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19:20
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MATCH STAT
Tottenham haven't lost in all four of their Premier League matches at the King Power Stadium, winning three of those games.
A point would be good enough to take them back into the top four, though I'm sure Pochettino won't settle for a draw.
19:15
Perhaps the most notable inclusion on Tottenham's squad is Erik Lamela, as the 25-year-old makes the substitute's bench.
Lamela hasn't made an appearance since October 25, 2016 in the match with Liverpool having undergone operations on each of his hips!
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19:12
Meanwhile, Pochettino makes a total of FOUR changes to the side that drew 1-1 with West Brom at the weekend.
Serge Aurier and Danny Rose come in for Kieran Trippier and Ben Davies, while Mousa Dembele takes the place of Harry Winks who is ill. Moussa Sissoko comes in for Heung-min Son.
19:10
The hosts make two changes to the side that drew 1-1 at West Ham on Friday night, with Ben Chilwell replacing Christian Fuchs in defence while, in attack, Shinji Okazaki gets the nod ahead of Demarai Gray.