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A Premier League/FA Cup hybrid weekend means a reduced programme but plenty of important matches. Possibly even the last of Jose Mourinho. Game to watch: Leicester v Manchester United While Ole Gunnar Solskjaer argues with himself about whether trophies are important or mere gaudy baubles, the relevant facts are that his Manchester United side […]
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Another weekend of Premier League football can be crudely divided into winners and losers…which is absolutely what we saw in the north London derby with Arsenal coming out on top. But first… Winners Burnley, staying at the party In early September, in our pre-season predictions, I picked Burnley to go down. They had only […]
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Brendan Rodgers also praised his side for how “aggressive” they were when counter-pressing against Sheffield United on Sunday. After scoring in back to back Premier League games, Kelechi Iheanacho got on the scoresheet again against Sheffield United. He gave his side the lead just before the break at The King Power Stadium. The former Manchester […]
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This always looked a lovely time to be playing Sheffield United at home. And if any team deserved that good fortune, it’s probably Leicester given their superhuman effort in remaining solidly among the Champions League places all season after last year’s disappointments and this year’s injury catastrophes. For the Blades, a timely reminder that even […]
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Kelechi Iheanacho netted a brilliant hat-trick to help Leicester to a convincing victory over bottom-placed Sheffield United. Iheanacho put the Foxes ahead just before half time with the other four goals coming in the second half. The striker completed his hat-trick while Ayoze Perez and Ethan Ampada (OG) increased the deficit. This victory moves Brendan […]
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Brendan Rodgers expects the battle for places in England’s midfield to benefit Leicester as James Maddison faces a fight to get into Gareth Southgate’s squad for the European Championships. Maddison could miss this month’s World Cup qualifiers against San Marino, Albania and Poland with a hip injury, potentially a vital chance to impress as Phil […]
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Brendan Rodgers has confirmed that three Leicester City players are back available for selection this weekend against Sheffield United. Defender Evans was absent for the last two games due to a calf problem, midfielder Praet has been out since January because of a hamstring issue and forward Perez was sidelined after picking up a knee […]
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Emile Heskey has suggested that Leicester City attacker Cengiz Under “doesn’t fit” into their set-up under Brendan Rodgers. Under joined Leicester in September on a season-long loan deal from Roma. This transfer includes an option for the Foxes to sign him permanently. The winger has only played a bit-part role for Brendan Rodgers’ side so […]
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We have had a year of no fans – a neat 38 games for some clubs. So who has coped and who has curdled? We give you the rundown… 23) Norwich City (0 points) They played nine Premier League games without fans and did not pick up a single point. In fact, they only […]
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Leicester City are to join the likes of West Ham and Crystal Palace in chasing Celtic defender Jack Hendry, according to reports. The defender spent a few years as an academy player with Celtic, but he eventually broke through with Partick Thistle. After a spell with Wigan, Hendry joined Dundee on a two-year deal in […]
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