That means Leicester, now on 72 points, would need 81 to be sure.
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But Albrighton, 26, has a simple answer, insisting Leicester are being driven by a wave of confidence that has grown stronger each week as they realise they are good enough to compete with the league’s best.
“He made a great impact, not only for West Ham but for the league, so he deserves it”.
West Ham boss Slaven Bilic has confirmed he expects Winston Reid to be available for the home clash with Leicester on Sunday.The Hammers were knocked out of the FA Cup on Wednesday night following a 2-1 defeat to Manchester United at Upton Park and must pick themselves up quickly to resume their bid for European football next season.
“Of course we are disappointed, and the players are disappointed, but we are in a great position in the league”, he said.
“We need points to finish high in the table”. We have to do everything we can.
Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri says he is not a magician, even if his side’s exploits this season have been a miracle.
Leicester have no new injury concerns, so Claudio Ranieri is likely to name the starting line-up for the 12th time in 14 league games.
Striker Diafra Sakho is still sidelined with the knee knock which forced him to withdraw from the squad to face Arsenal last weekend, but he is expected back in training on Monday.
The Premier League is renowned for its unpredictability, tight title-races and scrappy relegation battles but few seasons have matched the awe this term has thrown up.
Therefore, should Leicester beat West Ham who they host this Sunday and then win their next match, at home against Swansea, they could win the title when they play Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday 1 May.
“It is two matches and two matches is not the Champions League”.
But with five games to play, former Roma, England and Russian Federation coach Fabio Capello offered a word of advice. Payet has contributed to seven goals in his last seven appearances and has now created 94 chances for teammates this season – an average of 3.8 per game.
While they’ve still got tough games left against West Ham, Chelsea, and Manchester United, the race looks nearly run. I speak to him a lot, being captain, and he likes a laugh.
“I think he’s there for a reason and nobody was surprised that he was nominated for the Player of the Year award”.
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The Gunners do have a game in hand on their arch-rivals Spurs and are determined to maintain their record of never finishing below them in the 20 seasons Wenger has been in charge.
