PICS: Jamie Vardy thanks Leicester fans ahead of Chelsea clash

By Stephen Barry

Jamie Vardy has taken the opportunity to thank Leicester fans for their support ahead of tonight’s Premier League clash with Chelsea.

Vardy told fans that they should realise “how big a part you have to play” in Leicester’s remarkable run.

The Foxes, who just avoided relegation last year, can return to the top of the table with a win tonight.

Jamie Vardy sends a message to all Leicester City fans ahead of tonight's game with Chelsea. Nice touch. pic.twitter.com/UjjIcE5vDM

— Squawka Live (@Squawka_Live) December 14, 2015

Walkers’ limited edition Vardy Salted crisps will also be available at the King Power Stadium tonight, in honour of the striker’s recent goalscoring achievements.

Calling @lcfc fans – get your limited edition packs of Walkers Vardy Salted free at tonight's game. Back of the net! pic.twitter.com/WbsT37kEmV

— Walkers Crisps (@walkers_crisps) December 14, 2015

Meanwhile, Claudio Ranieri and his Chelsea counterpart Jose Mourinho have stuck with the same teams that defeated Swansea and Porto respectively.

Reigning champions Chelsea enter the clash a mere point above the relegation zone.

Kick-off is at 8pm.

.@ChelseaFC have arrived at the King Power Stadium... https://t.co/GoO8lq0LWl

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) December 14, 2015

Leicester: Schmeichel, Simpson, Morgan, Huth, Fuchs, Mahrez, Drinkwater, Kante, Albrighton, Ulloa, Vardy.

Subs: King, Okazaki, Dyer, Wasilewski, Benalouane, Schwarzer, Inler.

Chelsea: Courtois, Ivanovic, Zouma, Terry, Azpilicueta, Ramires, Matic, Willian, Oscar, Hazard, Costa.

Subs: Begovic, Fabregas, Mikel, Kenedy, Pedro, Remy, Cahill.

Referee: Mark Clattenburg (Tyne & Wear).