Leicester unfazed by Premier League title heat

Marc Albrighton insists the pressure of the title run-in is nothing compared to last season’s fight against relegation from the Premier League.

Leicester’s transformation from virtual relegation certainties to champions-elect is the story of the past 12 months. A year ago the Foxes were bottom of the table and seven points adrift of safety — on Sunday a 1-0 home win against Southampton moved them seven points clear of second-placed Tottenham at the summit.

Claudio Ranieri’s side continue to play with freedom, without the shackles of the pressure related to the enormity of what they could achieve in the remaining six matches.