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Hello. Here are your latest Leicester City headlines after Saturdays defeat to Chelsea.
Leicester City player ratings v Chelsea: More home woe drags Rodgers men towards drop zone
Leicester City fans chanted for Brendan Rodgers to be sacked after another home defeat left them just a point above the relegation zone.
It was another match in whichCitymissed chances, and their failure to stop the rot saw supporters in the Kop call for Rodgers to be removed at full-time. A fifth straight loss in all competitions is their worst run since 2014.
Ben Chilwell opened the scoring for Chelsea in an action-packed first half, with Patson Daka scoring for the first time since October in reply. Kai Havertz netted on the stroke of half-time, and after Harry Souttar and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall missed big opportunities to equalise, Mateo Kovacic added a third.
Brendan Rodgers reacts to growing fan anger as sack chants follow Leicester City loss to Chelsea
The growing fan anger towards Brendan Rodgers will not be a distraction for the Leicester City squad in their battle against relegation, the manager insisted after the clubs fifth straight defeat.
During and after the 3-1 home loss to Chelsea, a smattering ofCitysupporters in the Kop chanted for the club to act on the managers future. A run of five consecutive losses in all competitions is the clubs worst run since 2014 and leaves them a point above the relegation zone.
But while the mood turns increasingly sour, Rodgers believes his players can stay focused on the task at hand. They have 12 games remaining to secure their Premier League status.
Had to suffer - Graham Potter responds after Ben Chilwell scores on Leicester City return
Chelsea manager Graham Potter has said his team had to suffer against Leicester City on Saturday afternoon.
The visitors won 3-1 at King Power Stadium to return to west London with all three points, as former Leicester defender Ben Chilwell got himself on the scoresheet.
FormerCityman Wesley Fofana also featured for Chelsea in what was his first match against Leicester since leaving for 70million in the summer. Potter was asked post-match how he thought his two ex-Leicester stars handled the occasion.
Nigel Pearson hits out at BBC over Gary Lineker decision
Former Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson has given his unconditional support to Gary Lineker amid the presenters BBC impartiality row.
Lineker was removed from hosting Match of the Day on BBC One this weekend after criticising the language used by the Governments proposed migration bill, comparing it to that used in Nazi Germany during the 1930s.
The BBCs decision has majorly affected their sports programming this weekend, with presenters and pundits dropping out of numerous shows. Nigel Pearson is the latest public figure to jump to the defence ofLineker.
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Live Leicestershire storm updates as yellow weather warning causes disruption
Gusts of around 50mph will hit Leicestershire today
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Met Office update as yellow high winds weather warning for Leicestershire
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Hundreds of roles available at district-wide jobs fair from hotel staff to ballet shoe makers
Work placement and volunteer opportunities will also be available
Fosse Park jobs on offer at recruitment event with hiring on the spot
Speed interviews are available so you could walk away with a new job
Jonnie Irwin sets A Place in the Sun return record straight after show appearance
Leicestershire presenter who is battling cancer gave an update on his Instagram
Major water treatment plant to fight UK drought approved despite concerns
Some questioned the loss of green land for the scheme
Bid to build new childrens home made without police or social services aware
The plan was slammed for being ill-thought-out
Community left without a bank branch gets new free-to-use ATM
People had feared for the villages high street if action was not taken
What life is like in Leicester neighbourhood named one of UKs coolest
A poll has named it as the coolest part of Leicestershire and one of the trendiest nationwide
Leicester dancer Vinay to star in new BBC documentary Bend It Like Bollywood
Show will explore queer Asian life in Leicester through dance
Major Leicester city centre roads set for nine months of work for new cycle lanes
The number of lanes for cars will be reduced to two
