It may surprise Leicester fans to know that City are 4th in the form guide over the last ten league games played. You wouldn't know it listening to the 'fans' calling for the manager's head on the phone-ins. Leicester's home form is outstanding and Ben Marshall, a recent signing of Pearson's, gets better and better with every game. He scored his third brilliant goal in as many weeks this afternoon and Leicester will do well to hold on to him next season if they are still in the Championship. City would need to win 4 of the last 5 games to have any chance of making the play-offs, a highly unlikely target given the way this season has panned out. However, the signs do look promising for next term and Leicester are only 3-4 players away from making a serious challenge next term. Judging by the £1 million Marshall, the Thais can be confident that Pearson would spend their money wisely.
Leicester swept Doncaster aside with 3 second half goals this afternoon. In truth, the first half was poor and Leicester gifted bottom of the table Doncaster several chances to score. Shortly after the half hour, Nugent headed down for Drinkwater to hit a left footed shot into the net. Early in the second half, Doncaster keeper Ikeme allowed a tame Peltier shot to squirm through his legs, gifting City a second goal. After that, City were comfortable. In the last 15 minutes, Gallagher and Marshall scored fabulous goals to give the Foxes a flattering 4-0 scoreline. Wellens, King and Gallagher all returned from injury with the latter two playing for the final half hour. With another game on Monday, this is a timely boost and may give Leicester the impetus to win at Ipswich in less than 48 hours time. Leicester are 5 points adrift with 5 to play and they certainly haven't given up fighting yet...
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