The Big Preview: Hull City vs Leicester City

Leicester City begin their title defence against Hull City on Saturday afternoon, as they become the first defending champions in history to kick off a new Premier League season. The Foxes stunned the footballing world last time out when storming to the top-flight crown, but once again they have been written off by many as they prepare to do it all again with a trip to Humberside.

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The worrying signs for Hull began as soon as the full-time whistle sounded at Wembley in May, as Steve Bruce admitted after the victory over Sheffield Wednesday that his future at the club was not exactly certain at that stage.

For Leicester, just how do you go about following up the club's greatest achievement in its 132-year history? Well, in the words of the man who masterminded it all, you simply go and do it again.

The Last 5 - Hull City

Friendly - Grimsby Town 0–0 Hull City

Friendly - North Ferriby United 0–2 Hull City

Friendly - Mansfield Town 0–1 Hull City

Friendly - Scunthorpe United 0–2 Hull City

Friendly - Barnsley 2–2 Hull City

The Last 5 - Leicester City

Friendly - Oxford United 1–2 Leicester City

ICC - Celtic 1–1 (5–6 p) Leicester City

ICC - Paris Saint-Germain 4–0 Leicester City

ICC - Barcelona 4–2 Leicester City

Com Shield - Leicester City 1-2 Manchester United

Stat Attack

- Hull City are winless in their last five league meetings with Leicester City (D2 L3).

- Leicester City haven’t conceded a goal in any of their last three league games against Hull City, including in both Premier League meetings in 2014-15.

- The reigning Premier League champions have never lost the opening game of their title defence in the competition’s history (W19 D4).

Teams News - Hull City

Newly promoted Hull City will be led by caretaker manager Mike Phelan, who took temporary charge after Steve Bruce left in July.

Phelan said on Friday that Curtis Davies was his only recognised centre-back and would be partnered by midfielder Jake Livermore.

Teams News - Leicester City

Leicester City have a fully-fit squad for their opening game but defender Robert Huth completes a three-game ban.

Ahmed Musa and Nampalys Mendy could make their Premier League debuts.

Matty James is available after missing the whole of last season's title-winning campaign with a knee injury but Ritchie De Laet and Gokhan Inler will not be included having been told they can find new clubs.

Our Prediction - 0-2 - Leave yours as comments below!

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