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Winks: A Big Occasion

Harry Winks is already excited by the prospect of facing former side Tottenham Hotspur in Leicester City's 2024/25 Premier League curtain-raiser.

2024-06-18T13:57:42.149Z

by Sam Stevens

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18 Jun, 2024

Winks: A Big Occasion

Harry Winks is already excited by the prospect of facing former side Tottenham Hotspur in Leicester City's 2024/25 Premier League curtain-raiser.

Sam Stevens

2024-06-18T13:57:42.149Z

Winks: A Big Occasion

Harry Winks is already excited by the prospect of facing former side Tottenham Hotspur in Leicester City's 2024/25 Premier League curtain-raiser.

Sam Stevens

2024-06-18T13:57:42.149Z

Winks: A Big Occasion

Harry Winks is already excited by the prospect of facing former side Tottenham Hotspur in Leicester City's 2024/25 Premier League curtain-raiser.

Sam Stevens

2024-06-18T13:57:42.149Z

Winks: A Big Occasion

Harry Winks is already excited by the prospect of facing former side Tottenham Hotspur in Leicester City's 2024/25 Premier League curtain-raiser.

Sam Stevens

2024-06-18T13:57:42.149Z

Leicester City are to host Tottenham Hotspur on Monday 19 August

Midfielder Harry Winks is looking forward to facing his former employers

The former Spurs man is also excited for the challenge back in the top flight

The Foxes will make their top-flight return by hosting Ange Postecoglou's Spurs on Monday 19 August (8pm BST kick-off) after securing the Sky Bet Championship title last term.

City's early-season run-in will then take them to Craven Cottage to tackle Fulham before entertaining Aston Villa back on Filbert Way. The Club's full 2024/25 fixture schedule was confirmed by the Premier League on Tuesday morning.

Winks, a vital part of the promotion-winning campaign last time out, can't wait for the opportunity to face a club he called home since the age of five. It's also a chance to build some vital momentum at the outset, Leicester's No.8 says.

"I’m buzzing to see the fixtures for the new season, and a home game against my former club Tottenham on the opening weekend is something I’m really looking forward to," he said on Tuesday.

"The first game is always a big occasion, and we’re aiming to set the tone for a successful season ahead. It’s important to start strong and build momentum, and I believe we have the quality to do just that."

Winks, 28, is full of confidence ahead of the new campaign - as the Foxes aim to re-establish themselves in the Premier League. The backing of the Blue Army, as ever, will be vital to their chances, according to the England midfielder. "We’ve got a great squad here and we’re all eager to show what we’re capable of right from the start," he added. "Last season was a really successful one for us, so it’s vital we take that momentum into the new campaign and begin on a high note. "Starting the season in front of our fans at King Power Stadium will also be special. They’ve been brilliant with me since I joined the Club last summer and I can’t wait to see them all again. They’ll play a big part this year."

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