Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri believes that he has the unwavering support of the club's loyal fans.

The Italian manager claims that the vociferous support from the home fans helped his team secure a hard-fought 1-0 win over Newcastle United at King Power Stadium on Monday night.

Following the win over the Magpies, the Foxes are now five points clear at the top of the league table with eight games remaining in the season.

Ranieri said: "Now it is important to remain calm and show our normal life. It is important.

"All the city is behind us. They are pushing but we must stay calm and enjoy.

"I was calm and asked the fans to help. They responded, as they do every time.

"The connection, there is a feeling, something. I understood we needed their support and I ask and they immediately gave me the answer, fantastic. The team was stronger because of that."