Leicester aim to build on winning feeling


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2021-22 English Premier League

Matchday 1 of 38

Leicester City vs Wolverhampton Wanderers 

King Power Stadium 
Leicester, England
Saturday, 14 August 2021
Kick-off is at 14:00 
 
Leicester City will be eager to build on an impressive few months with a positive start to the 2021/22 English Premier League season. The Foxes host Wolverhampton Wanderers at King Power Stadium on the opening weekend of the campaign. 
 
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The disappointment of missing out UEFA Champions League qualification was overshadowed by FA Cup glory and success in the Community Shield against Manchester City last weekend has further enhanced the mood in Leicester. 
 
"It’s very important [to win]. I grew up watching the Charity Shield. It's the winners of the league and the cup, so to come here, it’s another step for the mentality of the team and we’re delighted with the victory," said Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers following his team's win at Wembley Stadium. 

"We’re going to have a meal tonight because we set a date to celebrate the FA Cup win because everyone had been away over the course of the summer," the 48-year-old explained.

"We’ll have a nice meal to celebrate that. This is nice to have there as well and then we’ll rest for the next day or two and then have an exciting week next week ready for the first game."
 
Leicester have been able to keep hold of all their star players heading into the new season while the signings of Patson Daka, Boubakary Soumaré and Ryan Bertrand have strengthened the Foxes in key areas. 
 
Wolves will be under the guidance of Bruno Lage this season following Nuno Espirito Santo's departure. Goalkeeper Rui Patricio has left Molineux Stadium in favour of AS Roma with fellow countryman Jose Sa brought in to replace Portugal's No.1. 
 
In terms of arrivals, Francisco Trincao has arrived on-loan from Barcelona while  Rayan Ait-Nouri has completed a permanent move to the club. 
 
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Leicester beat Wolves 1-0 in the corresponding fixture last season while the two teams drew 0-0 in Wolverhampton. 
 

Leicester City vs Wolverhampton Wanderers head-to-head statistics:

 
Matches played: 74
Leicester City wins: 27
Wolverhampton Wanderers wins: 21
Draws: 26
 

English Premier League fixtures, matchday 1

 
Friday, 13 August 2021
 
19:00 - Brentford vs Arsenal 
 
Saturday, 14 August 2021
 
11:30 - Manchester United vs Leeds United
14:00 - Leicester City vs Wolverhampton Wanderers 
14:00 - Chelsea vs Crystal Palace 
14:00 - Watford vs Aston Villa 
14:00 - Everton vs Southampton 
14:00 - Burnley vs Brighton & Hove Albion
16:30 - Norwich City vs Liverpool 
 
Sunday, 15 August 2021
 
13:00 - Newcastle United vs West Ham United 
15:30 - Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City 
 

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Published: 08/10/2021