This is the Blood Red Podcast from the Liverpool Echo giving you the inside track on all the big talking points from Anfield.

Hello and welcome to the preview podcast to look ahead to Liverpool's visits of Leicester City to Anfield.

Manchester City's shock defeat at Rappabenites' New Castle United means the Reds could open up a huge

seven-point lead at the top if they make it 18 wins from their 18 matches against sides from outside the top

five this season and he wouldn't back against Jirgenclops men from doing just that given the remarkable

consistency that they have shown this season and given

less their recent form. But despite losing four of their last five games in

all competitions the boxes have proven this season they can take points off the

top teams and in Jamie Vardi they have someone who

was scored more goals against Liverpool than any other player currently

playing in the Premier League. So to find out what's going on at Leicester

I spoke to a reporter and author Rob Tanner who has covered the club for the past 10 years

for the Leicester Mercury. He talks to clubs expectations nowadays after they are unbelievable

and unexpected Premier League title trying three years ago. The current mood towards

manager Cloud Puyel and his relationship with Vardy, the former Liverpool target could pose a big

problem to the Reds's injury hits right-hand side this evening and sadly how

Lester are attempting to move on from October's helicopter crash tragedy

outside of the King Power Stadium. You will then hear from our Liverpool FC

correspondent James Pierce after we return from

Yeogan Clock's pre-match press conference.

James gives you all the latest team news including the straight truth between who

will start at right back.

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