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Claudio Ranieri: Leicester will risk defeat in the pursuit of victories

Ranieri oversaw another massive win for Leicester on Saturday
Image: Claudio Ranieri oversaw another massive win for Leicester on Saturday

Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri says he will continue to take risks as the Foxes chase an amazing Premier League title success.

Despite Tottenham's win on Sunday, Ranieri's men remain two points clear at the top following their dramatic 1-0 victory over Norwich on Saturday.

Leicester were frustrated by the Canaries for much of the afternoon at the King Power but Ranieri threw caution to the wind in the closing stages, taking off full-back Daniel Amartey and replacing him with an out-and-out forward in Leonardo Ulloa.

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The move proved inspired, as Ulloa popped up at the back post to bag the winning goal in the 89th-minute.

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And Ranieri says he will continue to adopt an aggressive approach, in the belief that the three points available for a win are worth risking defeat for.

"Yes, I took a lot of risks," said Ranieri. "I said: 'In or out, it's not important now.' One point is nothing, we have to win.

"You can lose but it's only one point less than a draw. Yes, we took the risk, but the manager is hired for this reason, to take a risk."

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Leandro Ulloa scored in the dying minutes against Norwich to give Ranieri's men a vital three points

However, Ranieri remains reluctant to talk up Leicester's title chances, although he says he may change his tune if Leicester fare well in their next four fixtures (West Brom [h], Watford [a], Newcastle [h], Crystal Palace [a]).

"I understand everyone asks if will we win the title?" said Ranieri "I don't know!

"Let me now get past the next four matches, then I might say something more. I can't tell you too much for another month."

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