“Leicester played better than us”.
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Ulloa said: “We are so happy because this was a massive game”. They have not been at all consistent but they will be right back in there now if they can beat Leicester at the Emirates.
“If Leicester continue playing the way they are of course [they are favourites]”.
Ranieri’s team, who are five points ahead of Tottenham Hotspur in second, dominated against City and next go to Arsenal on Sunday feeling supremely confident.
Press Association Sport understands the club will send a letter of complaint to senior figures at the Football Association and manager Manuel Pellegrini has threatened to field an under-strength team.
“We had chances but it was a hard game”.
Leicester have taken a trip to the lion’s den and come back with three points.
Leicester’s remarkable results and performances this year have impressed all, but Saturday’s 3-1 demolition of a much-vaunted Manchester City side was something else.
“What they experienced last season may help because it was a big pressure for them”.
Leicester’s pressure had come at the end of last season when they appeared doomed to relegation and their futures and the futures of those who worked at the King Power Stadium in ticketing and corporate hospitality were at risk.
“We don’t think about the title. I just complain about the way we played today”, Pellegrini was quoted saying on Sky Sports. “I think the first goal was very good for our confidence and then we closed all the space”. But we were concentrated because we respect City a lot. They are doing well and have an advantage in points.
The only surprise at full-time was Leicester didn’t score more than three. They have a left-back like Ben Chilwell on the bench who just about every other club is chasing.
Leicester also announced striker Jamie Vardy signed a new deal until 2019, with Ranieri singing his star striker’s praises.
“The spirit, we are 11 on the pitch, we play every time (as) 11”.
People talk about application and attitude but confidence is the key word because if you have 11 players running on that park with confidence you have a chance of winning any football match.
PSG continued their march towards the French title when Angel Di Maria’s second-half goal gave them a 2-1 win at bitter rivals Olympique de Marseille.
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An FA spokesperson said: “The FA has worked closely with our broadcast partners and various public bodies to explore all avenues when arranging the Emirates FA Cup fifth-round schedule, however, with multiple teams playing in Europe on consecutive weeks it was very hard to manage the ties in a way to suit everyone”.
