“Sometimes I want to break the mind and change the chip”, added Ranieri, gesturing in animated Latin-style by putting his hands to his head. “That was an unbelievable achievement, so it is surprising they have not won the league since”. ‘If I remember well I didn’t win for 13 matches.
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But they won’t be taking anything for granted against an unbeaten Leicester team that now sit two points above them in the league. It was looking like it might be one of those games that go to penalties, but fortunately enough we managed to score. It’s not just the 11 who are playing, it’s about everyone in the squad – the more we can keep pushing each other, the better it is for everyone’.
“So I will have to see how they have recovered tomorrow before deciding on my team”. Leicester have proven to be a very tough nut to crack this season though and Arsenal have been bad in front of goal with just three goals actually scored by Arsenal players. They are ready to fight for the title again in my opinion.
“The Champions League? Maybe not yet, but with a little luck, why not?” I think they have a chance.
Mahrez went on to admit that we know Arsenal will have a lot of the ball, but with our threats that should suit us on the counter attack.
Ranieri does have the satisfaction of going into the weekend higher than the London team in the table, however, and although Nathan Dyer is still not ready to play he has few injury worries and a team full of self-belief.
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However, it is fair to say that Saturday’s clash will represent the biggest test yet for the former Monaco manager, as he takes on one of last season’s to four for the first time. “I am proud of some of our performances, especially fighting back in losing situations. Perhaps we need to be desperate”.
