Manuel Pellegrini treating Leicester as title rivals

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini is convinced Leicester have what it takes to stay the course in the title race.

Pellegrini has warned his players they must approach tonight’s trip to the King Power Stadium as they would any other top-of-the-table showdown.

The Foxes were the Premier League’s surprise leaders at Christmas and they held onto that spot on St Stephen’s Day despite slipping up at Liverpool.