Tough title tests for Leicester, Spurs

Bookmakers and pundits alike refused to believe Leicester’s magnificent form would continue, and odds remained as high as 1000/1 in November.

Leicester only just survived relegation last season after an incredible finish in which they won seven of their closing nine matches under previous manager Nigel Pearson.

Wrigglesworth’s departure is not the only bad news for Leicester City.

Leicester City have been able to build their game through the season without the burden of having to protect a reputation unlike the league giants.

This season has been a prime example of why the Premier League is the best league in the world.

Just five years ago Jamie Vardy was playing in non-league football alongside a day job of making medical splint in his hometown of Sheffield.

While it looks likely the title will be contested by the current top four, Manchester United are lurking in fifth place, six behind City, and are still eyeing a Champions League spot.

Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez has proven he should be considered among the Premier League’s best players, according to team-mate Leonardo Ulloa.

And yet Leicester are where they should be, as the strongest and most consistent team the Premier League has to offer right now.

“It’s going to be a good, entertaining game”.

Following last week’s victory over City, Leicester are finally being taken seriously as title contenders and they face another crucial clash this weekend.

In a tense and competitive match, Riyad and N’Golo manage to come from behind to win 2-1.

“But we don’t think about the title, just about the next game. Not only their result at Manchester City, but more importantly the way in which it was achieved, would suggest that the bubble might turn into bubbly at the end of the season”. However, he has signed a fresh three year contract at the King Power Stadium, committing himself to the East Midlands outfit until the end of the 2018/19 season.

Sky Sports reported the former Fleetwood Town player as saying: “We’re just enjoying it aren’t we?”

Leicester’s game is one of organisation and counter-attack, but that is easier said than done and relies on players who can pass. One facet of their game that I think has been overlooked is the Foxes’ top-level technique.