It is true that there are still 13 games remaining in this Premier League season so City’s challenge is far from over (and they have won both their titles coming from behind) but of immediate concern is the brutal month of fixtures that February brings.
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Leicester City capped a memorable day yesterday by announcing that star striker Jamie Vardy has extended his contract by one year until June 2019.
Leicester beat Manchester City 3-1 at the Etihad Stadium last Saturday and moved five points clear of the Gunners and second-placed Tottenham at the top of the Premier League table over the weekend.
“I’m absolutely delighted to be fighting to achieve something special with this club, as part of this squad”, Vardy told the club’s official website.
He said: “This season is a insane league, I don’t know why”. “I want this type of spirit but if you don’t have it you can’t give it me”. And she is happy here right now, so I don’t think there will be any issues on a personal level. Can they emulate those other Midlands under dogs that took English and European football by storm in the late 70’s under Brian Clough? “We couldn’t do it”, said Pellegrini, who will be replaced by Pep Guardiola at the end of the season.
“Surviving relegation last season helps because that was a big, big pressure for them”. He has had an unbelievable journey to get to this point in his career and continues to play every game as if it’s his last.
The Daily Mail reports that the Foxes are keeping tabs on Rennes winger Ousmane Dembele, although they face competition from Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal and Southampton.
Huth broke the deadlock in the third minute from a Riyad Mahrez free-kick and after Mahrez had netted a brilliant solo goal early in the first half, the German centre-back headed in his second goal from a corner on the hour.
I really fancy Leicester to get over the line. Difficult, because when you’re playing against a team like City, players with fantastic quality, it’s not easy but we concentrated very much.
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“They compete with skill, discipline and tactical coherence, but the most thrilling aspect of their play is the collective commitment”, says Matthew Syed in The Times.
