Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho expects Leicester City to retain their Barclays Premier League status, and has paid tribute to ‘phenomenal’ legendary midfielder Esteban Cambiasso ahead of the leaders’ away game at the King Power Stadium on Wednesday.
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Leicester were bottom of the table for 140 days but an impressive run of four consecutive victories has seen them climb out of the relegation zone.
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Saturday’s 1-0 win at bottom club Burnley lifted them to 17th, a point clear of danger, although they now face a Chelsea side 10 points clear at the top of the table.
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Chelsea’s 0-0 draw at Arsenal at the weekend means they cannot clinch a fourth Barclays Premier League crown on Wednesday, and Mourinho has assured his side will not be complacent ahead of Wednesday’s match.
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“I think they are going to survive,” Mourinho said. “I was surprised with their bad position because they’re a good team with good players.
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“I’m not surprised they are out of the relegation zone and I will not be surprised when they keep in the division. They are playing well and the results are coming.
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“We are never complacent, we know that they are a good team and they are a difficult opponent.”
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