Live action, analysis and reaction from the King Power Stadium as Leicester City host Crystal Palace in a crucial match in their bid for Premier League survival

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Two sides competing near the bottom of the Premier League table meet at the King Power Stadium on Wednesday, when Leicester City host Crystal Palace. Both clubs saw off lower-league opposition in the FA Cup third round over the weekend and could do with winning again to move away from relegation trouble.

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Leicester enjoyed a big win in the FA Cup but they are on a run of five successive defeats in the league and it feels like they have got to get something from this game.

Leicester had produced a rare display of dominance in the first half but went into the break goalless despite having 11 shots, although Mateta had squandered a glorious chance to put the away side in front.

Leicester City boss Ruud van Nistelrooy has been speaking to the media before Wednesday's Premier League game against Crystal Palace (kick-off 19:30 GMT). Here are the key lines from his news conference:

Leicester City fell to Crystal Palace by a score of 2-0 at the King Power on Wednesday evening. The Foxes dominated the first half but failed to find the final touch to break the deadlock. Goals from Jean-Phillipe Mateta and Mark Guehi gave the Eagles a two-goal edge that proved the final margin.