Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers is adamant Jamie Vardy is up for a big performance tonight against Manchester City.

Vardy has scored nine goals in eight games under Rodgers, including two in last week's 3-0 win over Arsenal.

"Well he does [strike fear into opponents] there's no getting away from that," Rodgers said.

"When I was preparing a team to play against him you just knew you've got to be really careful against him, because if you don't counter-press the game well and there's space to play that pass, he's going to hurt you. He's a goalscorer.

"If you watch him and see his ability to score a goal, and his threat, you'll always be mindful of it. But that's the Premier League - top players, top strikers - and you're always having to find a way to nullify that.

"But it's absolutely brilliant to have him on your side."