TEAM NEWS

Leicester welcome back on-loan winger Nathan Dyer, who was ineligible against parent club Swansea last weekend.

The Foxes have no new fitness concerns but Ritchie de Laet remains out with an ankle problem, while Matt James lacks match fitness after a long-term injury.

Chelsea have reported no injury problems, although Radamel Falcao is short of fitness and unlikely to feature.

The Blues could be unchanged from Wednesday's 2-0 win against FC Porto.

MOTD COMMENTATOR'S NOTES

Guy Mowbray: "Before the weekend's other games, this was first versus 14th in the Premier League - and not the way round you'd most likely have thought in August.

"Leicester are favourites. Aren't they? From the betting markets to the hugely contrasting yet career-intertwining managers,  this is a clash of glorious fascinations in so many ways.

"Many expect Leicester's very real title challenge to fall apart at some point, whilst feeling that Chelsea will shake themselves into a run that the team's quality demands.

"Neither have shown much sign of happening yet, but could this game be the one that tips the see-saw?

"Monday night football meets Monday night melodrama."

Twitter: @Guymowbray 

WHAT THE MANAGERS SAY

Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri: "Chelsea for me means a lot because I worked there for four years. I'm very proud to have been their manager. But that's an old story and now my focus is on Leicester."

"Their record does not mean anything as Chelsea are Chelsea and Mourinho is Mourinho. I'm sure at the end of the season they will be in the top four."

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho: "I said a couple of weeks ago I don't believe they [Leicester] can be champions. Maybe I have to think twice before saying that again.

"One thing is to be top of the league in September after a beautiful start. Another thing is to be top of the league in December.

"It would be something magnificent, something to impress the football world, but sometimes these things can happen and why not happen with them?"

LAWRO'S PREDICTION

Chelsea are not often underdogs but their form makes them that on Monday, and I don't think their manager Jose Mourinho will mind.

It is in Mourinho's DNA to go away to teams and make things difficult for the opposition, and I think they will leave with a point.

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MATCH FACTS

Head-to-head

• Chelsea have won their last eight league and cup games against Leicester, scoring a total of 25 goals.
• The Foxes' last win against the Blues came in February 2001. Muzzy Izzet and Gary Rowett scored in a 2-1 victory at Filbert Street. Claudio Ranieri was Chelsea manager.

Leicester City

• The Foxes have lost just one of 19 league games (W12, D6) since losing 3-1 to Chelsea on 29 April.
• They have won 10 points from losing positions this season - the highest total in the Premier League prior to the latest round of matches.
• Jamie Vardy has scored or assisted in 13 consecutive Premier League games.

Chelsea

• The Blues have won one of their last six Premier League games, losing four times.
• They have kept clean sheets in four of their last five games in all competitions.
• Chelsea have allowed their opponents 57 shots on target from inside the penalty area this season - the highest total in the top flight after 15 games.