Leicester recorded only their third 0-0 league draw of the season against local rivals Nottingham Forest on Tuesday night. The result leaves City 4 points away from a play-off place and, although this result seems like a missed opportunity, Leicester are edging steadily towards the top 6. With the next 5 league games against teams below City in the table, the Foxes must find a way to win 3 successive games in order to put themselves in the frame before their final two matches against West Ham and Leeds. The squad looks thin, with Bamba forced to play a central midfield role against Forest. However, King's appearance on the bench, along with Wellens expected return this weekend, provides Leicester with a much needed boost. With 8 games already completed in March and a trip to Peterborough on Saturday, the more options Pearson has at his disposal, the better.
The manager was upbeat and confident in his post-match interview, discussing the 6 point gap to 4th place and pointing to a fixture list which sees many of the top 6 playing against each other before the end of the season. Let's hope the players share his optimism and can record their first away victory for 5 weeks at Peterborough on Saturday. With 13 points from a possible 15 at home, victories on the road could yet be crucial.
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