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Ranieri not stressed as Leicester drop points to West Ham

Claudio Ranieri was not getting anxious despite his Leicester City failing to record maximum points against West Ham United on Sunday.

The league-leading Foxes scored a last-gasp penalty to gain a 2-2 draw with the Hammers at King Power Stadium but they could see their lead at the top cut short if Tottenham defeat Stoke City on Monday night.

Despite the thought of Spurs getting within five points of first place, Leicester boss Ranieri insisted that it was no issue as his side continues to control their own fate in the race for the Premier League title.

"Never we are worried. We were worried at the beginning of the season to achieve 40 points," said the Italian.

"Now we enjoy, I never speak with my players about the gap, blah, blah, blah. Everything is in our hands. If we fight and win it's okay.

"If the other team, it could be Tottenham or Arsenal, is better than us and win the title, well done. We are doing the maximum.

"If there is another team who play better and win more than us, well done to them."

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