Leicester will look to climb into the top two in the Premier League on Friday when they travel to St Mary's to take on Southampton.The Foxes currently sit third in the table, but three points would see them climb above Manchester City, with the champions not in action until Saturday. Brendan Rodgers' men have enjoyed a remarkable start to the season, picking up 17 points from their first nine matches. Leicester have already faced Wolves, Chelsea, Manchester United, Tottenham and Liverpool and their fixtures in the coming weeks will give fans plenty of hope. The 2016 Premier League champions have won four of their last five Premier League games, while Friday's opponents Southampton have not won any of their previous four. Ralph Hasenhuttl's troops have not secured three points since September 14, but they did end a run of three defeats after drawing with Wolves last time out. Southampton's home form will also worry Hasenhuttl, with the Saints without a win on home soil this season. Their last success came in April, and they will be desperate for a victory with Manchester City, Everton and Arsenal next up. Hasenhuttl will again be without defender Cedric Soares and winger Moussa Djenepo, with the pair not expected to return until November. He is set to name the same starting XI that secured a 1-1 draw at Molineux, while Rodgers could also do the same after the 2-1 success over Burnley. James Maddison is set to recover from a foot injury, while Matty James remains the only long-term absentee.
Southampton v Leicester City
Brendan Rodgers' men have enjoyed a remarkable start to the season, picking up 17 points from their first nine matches. Leicester have already faced Wolves, Chelsea, Manchester United, Tottenham and Liverpool and their fixtures in the coming weeks will give fans plenty of hope.
The 2016 Premier League champions have won four of their last five Premier League games, while Friday's opponents Southampton have not won any of their previous four.
Ralph Hasenhuttl's troops have not secured three points since September 14, but they did end a run of three defeats after drawing with Wolves last time out.
Southampton's home form will also worry Hasenhuttl, with the Saints without a win on home soil this season. Their last success came in April, and they will be desperate for a victory with Manchester City, Everton and Arsenal next up.
Hasenhuttl will again be without defender Cedric Soares and winger Moussa Djenepo, with the pair not expected to return until November.
He is set to name the same starting XI that secured a 1-1 draw at Molineux, while Rodgers could also do the same after the 2-1 success over Burnley.
James Maddison is set to recover from a foot injury, while Matty James remains the only long-term absentee.
Head to Head Comparison
Southampton - Last 5 Matches
Leicester City - Last 5 Matches