Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri claims that rivals are still expecting the Foxes to eventually fall out of the race for the league title.

The Foxes, against the expectations of many, have managed to keep their superb run in the league going and currently sit second in the table, level on points with leaders Arsenal, even though many critics believe they will soon falter.

"It's easy to say 'yes, Leicester can fight for the title' but of course I think they don't believe," said the 64-year-old Italian.

"Everybody says 'sooner or later they will slow down'. They say Arsenal, Tottenham, United, City, Chelsea, who are used to fighting for the title, say 'Leicester are there, but can they arrive at the end and fight?'

"Nobody knows and we don't have the pedigree to say 'yes, Leicester is there' so far. But we want to have them say 'yes, now, Leicester are fighting for the top four'.

"I'm not happy or unhappy. I don't think about the other teams. I think only about Leicester. That is my focus."