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Old 14-03-2016, 21:52
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Easter is earlier this year but I assume we will get lots of top at Easter stats
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Old 14-03-2016, 21:52
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They must win the league now,, this was a pressure game, everyone had already played, its on the TV, everyone talking about the pressure, and everyone talking about Benitez and the impact of a new manager and they didnt crumble, brilliant stuff again from Leicester
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Old 14-03-2016, 21:52
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5 points clear.

This is getting interesting.
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Old 14-03-2016, 21:54
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Its definitely just a two horse race now any Tottenham slip ups and it's probably a one horse
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Old 14-03-2016, 21:54
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Interesting stat there.

If they fail to win the title it will be the first team not to win being top and 5 points clear at Easter.

(I think that's what he said)

So history being made either way
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Old 14-03-2016, 21:55
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Its definitely just a two horse race now any Tottenham slip ups and it's probably a one horse
I am coming round to that way of thinking. Difficult to see any team below Spurs challenging for the title now. None of the usual suspects have shown this season they are capable of putting a run together, not Arsenal, not City, not United, not Liverpool. While statistically they could do it, in reality this has increasingly become a two horse race.
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Old 14-03-2016, 21:55
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Absolutely massive 3 points Newcastle were far more solid than recent. I reckon they'll be fine this year

The dream continues. Loving every second of it!!
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Old 14-03-2016, 21:56
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Interesting stat there.

If they fail to win the title it will be the first team not to win being top and 5 points clear at Easter.

(I think that's what he said)

So history being made either way
United were ten points clear in early April 2012. Not sure when Easter was that year though
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Old 14-03-2016, 21:57
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Come on Leicester, come on! Keep it going. In common with many bona fides neutrals I'd like to see them win the league more than anything. I have an ominous feeling that there's going to be a late twist in this years PL though. Although I'll love it if I'm wrong about that. They're getting closer.
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Old 14-03-2016, 21:58
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Its definitely just a two horse race now any Tottenham slip ups and it's probably a one horse
Yeah, that's the way I see it.
The two fittest teams in the PL are 1st and 2nd.
Maybe that's the secret........Fitness, Fitness, Fitness.
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Old 14-03-2016, 21:59
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They are picking up clean sheets now which was an "issue" earlier in the season...

I notice Leicester play West Ham soon - be interesting to see if that is before or after the potential West Ham v Man U Cup replay...
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Old 14-03-2016, 21:59
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Well done Leicester I'm an Everton fan, and we face Leicester at the KP in there final home game.

If us having nothing to play for I'd probably cheer on Leicester.
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Old 14-03-2016, 22:00
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Well done Leicester I'm an Everton fan, and we face Leicester at the KP in there final home game.

If us having nothing to play.
Maybe save yourself for Wembley...
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Old 14-03-2016, 22:00
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Don't worry, nobody would accuse you of supporting the team when they're doing well.
Even through the rough times i will ALWAYS support leicester city. Though to some that isnt enough
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Old 14-03-2016, 22:01
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I am coming round to that way of thinking. Difficult to see any team below Spurs challenging for the title now. None of the usual suspects have shown this season they are capable of putting a run together, not Arsenal, not City, not United, not Liverpool. While statistically they could do it, in reality this has increasingly become a two horse race.
Yep, unless something drastic happens it's between the top two now.

I also wouldn't rule out West Ham getting a CL spot.
And they have a chance with the FA Cup as well.
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Old 14-03-2016, 22:01
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Been hearing on various Radio Channels, if Leicester get in the UCL they would be in 4th pot, but if they win the league they go in pot 1
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Old 14-03-2016, 22:06
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Been hearing on various Radio Channels, if Leicester get in the UCL they would be in 4th pot, but if they win the league they go in pot 1
That's true the top 7 league winning teams get a pot 1 seeding .

However bear in mind the likes of Real Madrid would be pot two and the likes of borussia Dortmund pot three.

So I don't think the seeding would matter as they have no real European history.

The shake up is good but I can see them struggling in the champions league but they shouldn't care about that
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Old 14-03-2016, 22:07
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4 wins out of 8 should do it for Leicester now you'd think
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Old 14-03-2016, 22:08
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Been hearing on various Radio Channels, if Leicester get in the UCL they would be in 4th pot, but if they win the league they go in pot 1
It would be illogical for the winners of the PL not to be in pot 1
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Old 14-03-2016, 22:08
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4 wins out of 8 should do it for Leicester now you'd think
The hardest game coming up is probably west ham
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Old 14-03-2016, 22:09
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It would be illogical for the winners of the PL not to be in pot 1
That's only been a rule last couple of years
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Old 14-03-2016, 22:09
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Yep, unless something drastic happens it's between the top two now.

I also wouldn't rule out West Ham getting a CL spot.
And they have a chance with the FA Cup as well.
You are right. Hammers are where they are in the league and cup on merit. They would have received far more attention for their achievements to date were it not for the remarkable team at the top of the table.
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Old 14-03-2016, 22:11
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The hardest game coming up is probably west ham
They've been very mediocre away though
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Old 14-03-2016, 22:11
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Surprised Drinkwater got MOTM, I thought he was bang average personally.

Kante was excellent again.
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Old 14-03-2016, 22:12
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Surprised Drinkwater got MOTM, I thought he was bang average personally.

Kante was excellent again.
I burst out laughing when he came out with Drinkwater, but the guy had been talking rubbish for most of the evening.
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