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18th Sep 2015

The four fastest players in the Premier League face off this weekend at an unlikely venue

Blink and you've missed them...

JOE

The Premier League’s quickest quartet will share a pitch this weekend but it’s not at Stamford Bridge.

No we’re not talking about the likes of Eden Hazard, Theo Walcott, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Hector Bellerin.  The real speed demons will all be gathered in the Britannia Stadium, as second-placed Leicester visit Stoke City.

Whilst the fourth fastest player this season, Mame Diouf, lines up for the hosts, the top three will all be playing for Claudio Ranieri’s surprise packages.

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 29: Marc Albrighton of Leicester City (R) celebrates scoring the opening goal with Jamie Vardy of Leicester City during the Barclays Premier League match between Leicester City and Chelsea at The King Power Stadium on April 29, 2015 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Striker Jamie Vardy, at 35.44 kilometres-per-hour, has recorded the highest speed of any Premier League player this term, but the England international has two of his own team-mates hot on his heels.

With left-back Jeffrey Schlupp (35.26 kph) and left winger Marc Albrighton (35 kph) tearing up the turf, Stoke’s Jonathan Walters could have his work cut out if selected on Stoke’s right flank.

Speaking on Thursday, Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri took a flight of fancy in describing his team’s primary asset…

Indeed they are, Claudio. Indeed they are.