The fate of "Fox - Chicken"
(Baonghean) - White Hart Lane is becoming a "destiny connection" for the "roosters" of West London Tottenham and the "foxes" Leicester when in just 4 days, they met 2 matches. The 2-2 draw on the night of January 10 in the FA Cup and a match in the Premier League this weekend (January 14). "Stealing" points at White Hart Lane is never easy, even for big teams, but Leicester City has proven the opposite, at least with draws. Obviously, this is not a "dead land" for the "foxes"...
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Leicester meet Tottenham again at White Hart Lane at 3am on January 14. |
The 2015/2016 Premier League season witnessed the “transformation” of the “phenomenon” Leicester City when they finished the first leg in 2nd place. Although many people were skeptical about the strength and form of the “foxes” when entering the 2nd round, they are showing that they are not out of breath when they have not conceded a goal in the 20th round. And most recently, in the FA Cup, they held Tottenham to a 2-2 draw on their opponent’s field. The history of confrontation is also equal when in the last 2 matches, both teams had to share points at home.
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Leicester played better than Tottenham in the FA CUP. |
“Three times” and who will get the three points? While the blue team wants to continue to assert themselves to quell doubts, this is the last chance for the white team to assert their “superior” status by becoming the third team to decode the phenomenon of the season. The main difference is the depth of the squad. That makes Pochettino highly appreciated in the coaching world when he rotates, the quality of the team is not much different. And that is a dream for the remaining journey of coach Ranieri when he does not have many stars and is forced to revolve around a small group of about 13 - 14 players. Obviously, the “welder” Ranieri has no other choice.
The desire to win to continue to stay on top, to dominate the "big guys" will be the driving force for Leicester City. Let's not say that the "foxes" will run out of steam at this time when the captain's stated goal is far from what his students have shown. However, against an opponent like Tottenham, desire alone is not enough. Therefore, the "winter runner-up" team needs to be more alert, stubborn and brave when ahead of them is not only the "roosters" Hotspur but also a long and arduous journey with fierce battles. The signs of overload shown in every step of the players will make it difficult for the away team even though Vardy's touches are still very sensitive and there is still a certain danger.
And now, fans will witness another surprise in the Premier League. Tottenham, having lost only 2 matches at home and with all the advantages they have, will create a dominant game as fans expect. Leicester, having lost only 2 matches away, with their usual sharpness in set pieces and lightning-fast counter-attacks, can leave White Hart Lane with a worthy victory. A victory enough for Tottenham to completely cut the tail of MU, ensuring 4th place and a victory enough for Leicester City to "reclaim" the top spot from the "Gunners" Arsenal. It will not be easy for both when the word "fate" is still there and Ranieri and Pochettino both know it very well.
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