After losing their manager and arguably their top player this summer, along with a looming points deduction, has any Premier League team ever started a season with so many challenges?
The situation might deteriorate further when they face Tottenham, a team that thrived in scoring last season, ready to capitalize on the turmoil and secure an early win.
After winning the Premier League in 2016, Leicester City is aiming for a swift return to the top flight, but challenges loom at the King Power Stadium.
The Foxes face a significant potential points deduction, and the betting markets indicate that relegation to the Championship is a distinct possibility. F
ormer Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper has been recruited to help keep Leicester in the Premier League, but it appears to be a daunting task.
What tv channel is the game on?
The match is broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event this Monday night in the UK. Kick off time is 8PM.
Tottenham Hotspur, under Ange Postecoglou, have been active in the summer transfer market.
The Australian manager has secured signings such as Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth, the promising Archie Gray from Leeds United, and Wilson Odobert from Burnley.
Last season, Spurs missed out on a Champions League spot by just two points and showcased an entertaining style of play.
With these new additions, they are well-positioned to compete for a top-four finish again.
Tottenham scored over 2.5 goals in 79% of their matches last season and netted at least two goals in 13 of their 19 away games, including against all top four teams and five of the bottom six teams.
The exception was a match against Luton, where they were down to ten men for more than half of the game.
Dominic Solanke, after his standout season at Bournemouth, seems a promising addition to the attack, and it’s likely Ange Postecoglou’s squad will score several goals.
With tight odds in the goal markets, I’m inclined to favor Tottenham with a handicap bet, where the odds are 2.54 for them to win by at least two goals.