Leicester’s key fixtures in Premier League relegation battle

Brendan Rodgers mentioned forward of Leicester’s defeat to Chelsea that preserving the Foxes within the Premier League this season would go down as one of many best achievements of his profession.

That’s a tragic indictment of the 2015/16 miracle-workers who appeared poised to interrupt into the so-called ‘Big Six’ not so way back as they pursued a Champions League berth.

Public opinion is starting to show in opposition to the supervisor who has overseen 4 league defeats on the bounce. Leicester’s dire run of type has thrust them again into hassle within the context of relegation, and so they’ve obtained some big video games developing of their struggle to remain up.

Crystal Palace vs Leicester

The worldwide break provides Rodgers and Leicester the prospect to reset (once more), and reset they need to as a result of an enormous sport awaits upon their return to motion.

Crystal Palace, too, are in dismal type and can equally be trying ahead to the break. Both sides shall be in determined search of three factors to ignite their bid for survival.

Leicester vs Bournemouth

The King Power hasn’t fairly been the unified amphitheatre that impressed the Foxes whereas they had been at their finest underneath Rodgers. Discontent is beginning to manifest within the stands, nevertheless it’s unlikely that the membership will go for a manegerial swap now.

Rodgers will circle this contest in opposition to Bournemouth as a season-defining one. The Cherries have developed right into a pesky facet to play in opposition to, and so they’re well-equipped to show Leicester’s vulnerabilities.

Leicester vs Wolves

Another relegation six-pointer on the King Power. Julen Lopetegui has returned Wolves to environment friendly performance, and it would be a shock to see them in hassle come the top of the season.

Their away from is detached (ten factors from 14 video games), however Leicester’s residence file is the second-worst within the division. Only Southampton (9) have amassed fewer factors on residence soil than the Foxes (12) this season.

Leeds vs Leicester

This appears like a tough sport for Leicester on paper. While the Foxes’ away file is not woeful, Leeds shall be effectively up for this contest.

It’ll be a fervent ambiance at Elland Road for this midweek conflict underneath the lights that would have vital implications within the relegation scrap.

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Leicester vs Everton

The Foxes open May with Everton coming to city. Sean Dyche’s Toffees are anticipated to keep away from the drop due to their type at Goodison Park, however the former Burnley boss will see this as alternative to take factors off a relegation rival away from residence.

It’ll be the flip of the King Power trustworthy to create a classic Monday Night Football ambiance and information the hosts over the road.

Leicester vs West Ham

Who is aware of what positions each these sides shall be in come the ultimate day of the season. However, given Leicester’s downward spiral and West Ham’s European ventures, there is a real risk the 2 sides are scrapping it out for a proper to remain within the Premier League.

Now that may be one thing.

Four straight Premier League defeats have thrust Leicester proper again into the dogfight. While they continue to be out of the relegation zone in the meanwhile, 18th-place Bournemouth drew stage with the Foxes on 24 factors following their victory over Liverpool on the weekend.

Leicester’s superior objective distinction, which is the very best among the many backside 9 sides, is preserving them afloat for now.