15th Oct 2016 | Premier League
Mahrez Still A Mighty Threat
Last season's Player of the Year has 3 goals in 4 away games in 2016-17 as well as previous against Chelsea.
The lunchtime battle between the last two winners of the Premier League is a tough one to call but we can be confident that 7/2 (Bet365) is too long a price for Riyad Mahrez to score anytime.
The reigning PFA Player of the Year found the net 17 times in the top flight last season and while he has started this campaign more sedately, he is still a huge threat.
The Algerian superstar still has three goals in just four away appearances across all competitions which should surprise nobody given how the Foxes love to counter-attack.
The 25-year-old is also averaging more shots per game than both Vardy and Slimani, yet the bookies will always price those two up as more likely scorers.
Chelsea conceded nine goals in just four September matches so expect Mahrez to create a few more defensive headaches in this one.
Odds correct at time of publishing: 08:42 15th Oct, 2016 but subject to change
