WHAT A CHANCE!! Fulham create one final opportunity, but it lands to the wrong man. Odoi springs the offside trap and has plenty of time to volley home but he panics and shoots over the bar. Huge chance to win the match and we are now waiting for the final whistle at Craven Cottage.
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Four minutes of stoppage time...
87'
Despite scoring 10 minutes ago, Leicester are struggling to put pressure on the Fulham defence.
84'
T. Ream enters the game and replaces C. Christie.
Ranieri makes his final sub as Ream replaces Christie. We may see a change in system as the former is normally deployed as a centre-back.
83'
The art of defending has been forgotten about by both of these two teams and we should get an exciting end to the game at Craven Cottage. End-to-end action for the next 10 minutes and anyone can go on to win this contest.
82'
Sessegnon makes his way down the wing and he has enough quality to curl a pass around the defence into the path of Kamara. However, all his good work is ruined by the striker who rushes his shot and fires into the stands.
79'
Maddison's fine season continues with another neat finish. He has stepped up to the Premier League with ease and it is no surprise to see him in Gareth Southgate's England plans.
77'
J. Bryan enters the game and replaces M. Le Marchand.
Ranieri makes a change in defence as former Bristol City man Bryan replaces Le Marchand.
74'
J. Maddison has scored a goal for Leicester City! Assist by S. Okazaki.
GOAAAALLLLL - Fulham 1-1 Leicester! The Foxes draw level and it is Maddison that wheels away in delight in front of the travelling fans. Substitute Okazaki was the architect and the Japan international came to life inside the box. He looked up and found Maddison who slotted the ball home at the far post.
Leicester finally click in the final third and Okazaki claims the plaudits after a great run into the box. He wasted no time as he fired across goal with plenty of accuracy to tee up Maddison who kept his cool.
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The home fans rise to their feet after watching Sessegnon throw himself into every tackle down the left. He eventually wins the ball back, but his cross is cleared away.
72'
S. Okazaki enters the game and replaces D. Simpson.
Puel makes a double change and changes his formation as Okazaki replaces Simpson.
71'
Iborra enters the game and replaces N. Mendy.
Puel decides to add more height to his midfield as Iborra comes on for Mendy.
66'
Leicester's subs continue to be put through their paces and we may see more changes in the next few minutes.
64'
Iheanacho has barely had a kick in the second half and that will be a huge worry for Puel. Albrighton has looked the main danger but he can only do so much from the right of midfield.
62'
While Mitrovic and Kamara deserve credit for the goal, Seri and Chambers have caught the eye tonight. They have run themselves into the ground so far and it is clear to see why Ranieri has gone with the pair in midfield.
60'
Fulham's fans will be delighted with how their team has started the first 15 minutes of the second half. Cairney's introduction has made a massive difference and his vision is causing problems for the Leicester midfield.
57'
Leicester continue to struggle going forward and Puel may need to turn to his bench once again as he looks for a way back into the contest.
55'
D. Gray enters the game and replaces F. Diabaté.
Diabate's first Premier League appearance is over and on comes Gray. The winger will be doing all he can to make a fast start and his team need some fresh ideas in the final third.
53'
Leicester will count themselves lucky after they are nearly caught out at the back. Mitrovic stays onside as he sandwiches himself between two defenders but Sessegnon’s throughball is too powerful and the Serbia international cannot get there in time to have a shot.
51'
Fulham fail to create a chance from that set piece and Schmeichel is able to clear from inside his own box.
50'
Fulham have made a much better start to the second-half than the Foxes and they win another corner...
48'
Albrighton makes another teasing run down the right-hand side but his cross is deflected, and Rico is on hand to dive on top of the ball.
46'
T. Cairney enters the game and replaces L. Vietto.
Ranieri decides to make a change at the break and it is Vietto that comes off. He just did not do enough tonight and he is replaced by Cairney.
We are back underway at Craven Cottage!
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HALF-TIME: Fulham 1-0 Leicester.
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Just one minute of stoppage time...
43'
Ranieri will be delighted to see his team take the lead in what has been a scrappy game. They need to be winning these sorts of games if they are to climb out of the bottom three.
42'
A. Kamara has scored a goal for Fulham! Assist by A. Mitrović.
GOAAALLLLL - Fulham 1-0 Leicester. Ranieri's men take the lead and it comes against the run of play. Kamara makes his way down the left and he latches onto a throughball from Mitrovic. He proves too elusive and turns inside several Leicester defenders before finding a way past Schmeichel from a tight angle.
Mitrovic deserves plenty of credit for that assist after his backheeled pass was perfectly weighted. We have seen him score plenty of goals but he showed plenty of patience there.
40'
Albrighton makes his way down the touchline and whips a cross to the far post but it sails behind for a goal kick. He glares at Iheanacho who should have done more to get into the six-yard box.
36'
Christie cuts inside from the right wing and picks his spot but the right-back cannot generate any power with his left foot and Schmeichel saves.
30'
Leicester win back-to-back corners, but nothing comes of either and we are yet to get our first goal. There is still plenty of potential though with both teams getting the ball down and trying to create openings.
25'
The game has now become a bit scrappy but it is still Leicester that are looking sharper.
23'
Leicester nearly gift Fulham a free shot as Soyuncu gets caught daydreaming in the box. Sessegnon nudges him off the ball but his cross is blocked by Simpson and Schmeichel is on hand to catch the loose possession.
20'
We are nearly halfway through the first half and Iheanacho's chance remains the only real opportunity we have had.
17'
Leicester claim they deserve a penalty after Chilwell's cross deflects off Christi's arm, but the referee claims it was accidental.
14'
For the first time tonight, the tempo of the game has slowed down and that should suit Fulham after their sloppy start.
12'
Leicester win a corner and Soyuncu has two attempts at heading home but both lack power and Rico comes out at the second time of asking to thwart the danger.
10'
Puel's men win a free-kick on the right wing and Chilwell is left disappointed as his teasing ball is not attacked by anyone else in a blue shirt.
8'
Mitrovic calls ranks with the free-kick but he can only produce a tame effort. In fact, it is that slow, Schmeichel has to wait for the ball to reach him after setting himself nice and early.
7'
The home side finally stop Leicester’s momentum and they win a free-kick on the edge of the Leicester box…
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Leicester have made a solid start so far and Fulham need to sharpen up before they fall behind. Vietto has been caught out on three occasions already!
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Ranieri will be under the spotlight tonight as he takes on Leicester for the first time since he was sacked by the club, just nine months after he won the Premier League title. He received a good reception from the travelling fans and that is no surprise considering the incredible achievement!
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We are underway at Craven Cottage!
Hello and welcome to tonight's live coverage of the Premier League clash between Fulham and Leicester City from Craven Cottage.
Claudio Ranieri’s men will try to climb off the bottom of the table tonight with a victory, while three points for Leicester could move them as high as sixth if results go their way. The Cottagers have won just one of their last nine games, while Leicester are unbeaten in six in all competitions.
FULHAM starting XI (4-2-3-1): Sergio Rico; Cyrus Christie, Denis Odoi, Alfie Mawson, Maxime Le Marchand; Calum Chambers, Jean Michael Seri; Aboubakar Kamara, Luciano Vietto, Ryan Sessegnon; Aleksandar Mitrovic (C).
SUBS: Tim Ream, Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa, Tom Cairney, Andre Schurrle, Neeskens Kebano, Joe Bryan, Marcus Bettinelli.
LEICESTER CITY starting XI (4-2-3-1): Kasper Schmeichel; Danny Simpson, Wes Morgan, Caglar Soyuncu, Ben Chilwell; Nampalys Mendy, Wilfred Ndidi; Fousseni Diabate, James Maddison, Marc Albrighton; Kelechi Iheanacho.
SUBS: Josh Knight, Vicente Iborra, Christian Fuchs, Danny Ward, Demarai Gray, Shinji Okazaki, Ricardo Pereira.
We are just minutes away from kick off and both teams are now making their way onto the field.
Fulham lead at the break and they will feel that they may have rode their luck on occasions. However, Ranieri's men warmed into the contest and tested Schmeichel on several occasions. While Fulham eventually took one of their chances, Leicester missed their best opportunity through Iheanacho.
Although his team are in front, Ranieri will want to see more from Vietto in the middle of midfield. He has given the ball away on at least five occasions and both Cairney and Schurrle will feel they can step up and replace him off the bench. Leicester need to bring Maddison into the game if they can, with the playmaker a constant threat on the edge of the box.
That is all for tonight folks, thanks for joining us once again. Goodbye!
Mitrovic, Cairney and Chambers impressed for the Cottagers and the Fulham fans will surely feel more optimism with Ranieri in charge. He is getting a tune out of his players, but their dismal defensive record continues. Leicester extend their unbeaten run to seven matches and Puel will be happy to leave the capital with a point after seeing Schmeichel make several good saves.
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