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: Danny Drinkwater of Leicester in action during The FA Community Shield between Leicester City and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on August 7, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Ben Hoskins/Getty Images) /

David Meyler vs Danny Drinkwater

With Tom Huddlestone most likely to be pushed more forward supporting the attack, Hull City midfielder David Meyler is expected to be toe to toe with Leicester City’s Danny Drinkwater.

Meyler more known as the defensive grind it out part of the Tigers midfield pairing, he will be looking to keep Drinkwater from being able to get his passing feet in action.

If Meyler can disrupt Drinkwater’s service to the Marc Albrighton and Riyad Mahrez on the flanks and his through-balls in to Jamie Vardy and Shinji Okazaki and get the Tigers on the counter attack, then there just might be a chance for the manager-less Premier League returnees just yet.

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