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: Jamie Vardy of Leicester City celebrates after scoring his sides first goal 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) /

Jake Livermore vs Jamie Vardy

Any injury riddled Hull City side has seen primary choice partner of Curtis Davis, Michael Dawson, join those on the sidelines. With Alex Bruce also injured and unavailable midfielder Jake Livermore is expected to deputize once more in the center of defense.

Jamie Vardy will certainly be faced up against Curtis Davies at times, but if he can pull clear and focus his attack on the out of position Livermore, then it could be a great day for the England International.

Having gotten off the mark with a goal against Manchester United over the past weekend, Vardy will be looking to get on the score sheet and if he can get the matchup he wants it should not be an issue.