Hull City v Leicester City: 4 Key Battles of EPL Season Opener

HULL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 27: Moses Odubajo of Hull City (L) challenged by Marc Albrighton of Leicester City during the Capital One Cup Fourth Round match between Hull City and Leicester City at KC Stadium on October 27, 2015 in Hull, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images) /

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LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 07: Riyad Mahrez of Leicester City passes his water bottle back to a member of staff during The FA Community Shield match between Leicester City and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on August 7, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan – The FA/The FA via Getty Images) /

Andrew Robertson vs Riyad Mahrez

Young 22-year-old Hull City left back Andrew Robertson established himself as a key part of the Tigers promotion run last season and he will be hoping to start his season off right with a strong showing against Leicester star Riyad Mahrez.

Robertson averaged a match rating of nearly seven last season, but Mahrez himself averaged almost an eight according to WhoScored, and it is certain to see the two of them going at it tomorrow.

Mahrez has had a rather disappointing preseason thanks mostly in part to all the rumors getting to him about leaving the side. With Manchester United out of the way and the season opener on his doorstep it is time to see him start to break back out of his shell and be the difference maker we all know he is.

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