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Well I hope he takes a look at himself as well because some of the blame for such in inept performance is down to him. He had opportunities during stoppages and half time to get some sort of message across and he was way too late with his subs.

Mukasa and Reid were totally invisible. Nelson terrible. Ricardo hopeless. Winks was hopeless. Such a toothless performance. I was screaming for the subs before they scored they're just not fit enough to last 90mins Norwich played Wednesday after us and still looked fitter. Attacking wise Kingy got more out of the team he was very unlucky with the 2 reds and missed penalty. No one can get a clean sheet out of this lot.

From the BBC 27 February 2026 American singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, who wrote and performed hits through the 1950s and 60s, including Oh! Carol, Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, Bad Blood, Laughter in the Rain and Calendar Girl, has died at the age of 86. "Our family is devastated by the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather," his family confirmed in a statement. "A true rock and roll legend, an inspiration to millions, but most importantly, at least to those of us who were lucky enough to know him, an incredible human being who will be deeply missed." Sedaka, a skilled pianist nominated for five Grammy awards, also wrote hits for several other famous musicians in his six-decades-long career. His family did not disclose his cause of death or where he died. The Brooklyn native and student of the famed Julliard School in New York was a founder of the doo-wop group The Tokens in the late 1950s. After producing several hits through the early 1960s, he later returned to Billboard's Top 10 chart in 1975 after writing the song Love Will Keep Us Together for duo Captain & Tennille. He also recorded several albums for Elton John's record label in the 1970s. He wrote his first hit song with his neighbour while still a teenager. Connie Francis recorded and released "Stupid Cupid" in 1958. Sedaka's popular music faded from the spotlight later in the 1960s, as the British Invasion era took hold of the US. Speaking to the BBC in 2012 during a London trip to perform a piano concerto at Royal Albert Hall, he said he planned to give a show to people "who are not used to going to a serious concert". "It's wonderful for the soul to be able to play classical music," he said. "But to travel around, playing your own lyrics and music is a very rewarding feeling and I chose that, and I have no regrets."

I posted some info about his career in the 60's thread - https://www.foxestalk.co.uk/topic/82462-the-best-of-the-60s/page/42/#comment-8050309https://www.foxestalk.co.uk/topic/82462-the-best-of-the-60s/page/42/#comment-8050309https://www.foxestalk.co.uk/topic/82462-the-best-of-the-60s/page/42/#comment-8050309 My first awareness of him was Breaking Up is hard to do in 62 which led me to Oh Carol that he released in 59. Always liked his songs.

Assuming it's got some merit par for the course = Big £s

https://sportwitness.co.uk/leicester-city-make-concrete-approach-part-of-foxes-refreshed-transfer-plan/ Leicester City make concrete approach – Part of Foxes refreshed transfer plan By Naveen Ullal - 27th February 2026 Leicester City are in the picture to sign FC Lorient’s Arsène Kouassi. That’s according to Africa Foot, who state Leicester City are battling with Lyon and Eintracht Frankfurt for the 21-year-old’s signature. Kouassi graduated from lower division French club AC Ajaccio and spent two years with their first team before joining FC Lorient in July 2025. The left-back has cemented his place at the Ligue 1 side as he played 1,903 minutes from 23 matches. He mainly operated as a left wing-back and has managed two goals and five assists so far. His performances are already attracting interest from Leicester City, Lyon and Eintracht Frankfurt. The Foxes are the latest English club to look at the Burkina Faso international, after AFC Bournemouth. Two months ago, Sport Witness relayed news that the Cherries have him in their target list, mainly for next season. Leicester City battling with 2 teams His rapid rise at FC Lorient, profile and potential would have seen scouts from several teams take notice. Africa Foot make no mention of Andoni Iraola’s side and are focusing on Leicester City, Lyon and the Bundesliga side. A source close to this case have informed the outlet that the Championship side, the Ligue 1 club and Eintracht Frankfurt have all made ‘concrete enquires’. The approach was made to find out Kouassi’s contract situation and the conditions needed to take him away from FC Lorient. The report makes no mention of these terms. However, they do state Gary Rowett’s side and two other clubs have carried out informal talks with his agent. Foxes face tough competition Africa Foot claim, Leicester City’s plan is to bring players with ‘high release potential’ to the King Power Stadium, and that’s why the Foxes are looking at Kouassi. Rowett’s side are now 22nd in the Championship, while Lyon and Eintracht Frankfurt are in the top flight. This would give the latter two an edge over Leicester City in the race for the fullback. Therefore, the Foxes will have to find a way to tempt Kouassi and convince FC Lorient to secure his services.

Their fear is losing their status and influence in Europe. If they try to level the playing field by curtailing the spending and status of those 6 the rabble below will take their place in Europe (we don't want another Leicester) and England would lose the number of teams guaranteed entry into the CL where there's big and getting bigger money. You might think that letting them have guaranteed presence in a SL would allow them to have a more level PL but I doubt all they see is more ££££

https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/youve-only-stand-here-1015-10835352 'You've only got to stand here 10/15 minutes to witness a crime' say residents on busy Leicester road Some residents are constantly seeing 'kids wearing balaclavas and messing about on scooters' Samuel Kalantzis Reporter 06:00, 27 Feb 2026 Simon said you rarely ever see officers on foot in the area Business owner Simon Holyoak claims you rarely ever see officers on foot in the area(Image: Leicester Mercury) One of Leicester's busiest roads is safer than this time last year, new data has revealed, but residents say they have seen no difference despite an increased police presence on their doorstep. Leicester City Council, alongside Leicestershire Police, have reported great results from their 'Safer Saffron' initiative, which aims to reduce crime and help people feel safer living in the Saffron Lane estate. The work began in July 2024 with an "intense" week of police activity. Since then, officers said the enforcement activity, patrols, education and support have continued with "great results", including a drop in overall crime by 14 per cent in the past year. Saffron Lane is one of Leicester's busiest roads Dozens of roads set for restrictions amid major project to make streets ‘safer’ Predatory man lured vulnerable girl home before raping her We visited the area on Wednesday this week (February 25) and asked residents and business owners how they felt about the police's findings. Michele Capoccia, has lived in Saffron Lane for six years, he said: "I don’t think the police have made the area safer. No way. "You still hear a lot of people screaming and shouting at night from arguments and fights. I think Aylestone park has been made safer but in terms of Saffron Lane in general, I don’t see an improvement." The 29-year-old said he believes the area has become less safe overtime, saying: "I’d say there is even more sketchy stuff happening here than before. I grew up in North London and I am used to seeing people selling drugs on bikes and doing their deals, which is something you see a lot of here." Mr Capoccia noted the increase in police cars along Saffron Lane in the last year, but he believes that hasn't had any effect on crime in the area. He said: "I do see more police around the area, but you don’t ever see them on foot, it's always in their cars. "Just because they are driving by more, does not necessarily mean the area is safer. You constantly see kids wearing balaclavas and messing about on scooters, so I haven't seen any improvement." Two police vehicles were spotted during our visit View 3 Images Two police vehicles were spotted during our visit(Image: Leicester Mercury) Further down the road, we spoke to the owner of FMB Cycles, who voiced similar opinions. Simon Holyoak said he remembers a time when officers would be truly present in Saffron Lane and not just in their cars. He said: "You do not see police officers around here anymore, it's very rare that you see officers on foot in the area. "They used to grab a coffee and sit outside of my shop which was great because that presence kept Saffron Lane quieter, but these days officers just want to sit in their warm, comfy cars which is not as visible. "I’d love to have officers sit outside my store again because they would see a lot of things that they needed to act on." The 49-year-old said drug dealing had become "more blatant in the area" and was among the many crimes he now witnessed regularly. He said: "The other day I literally witnessed a drug deal go down around the corner and both people did not seem to care that it was out in the open. "You’ve only got to stand here 10-15 minutes to witness a crime." While he saw crimes on a regular basis, Mr Holyoak agreed with the police data which showed there had been a decrease in fights and thefts in Saffron Lane. However, he said that this still isn't enough to class the area as safe. Mr Holyoak said: "I've seen less vandalism and petty crime which is a positive. We were seeing a lot of people fighting or stealing but thankfully those incidents have gone away. "Have incidents decreased? Yes. Is it safe around here? No." Not everyone agreed with this though, believing Saffron Lane was in fact safe. George, who has lived there his whole life said: "I've lived right on this road my whole life and it's always been safe. It's the side streets were the trouble comes from." The only issues affecting the lifelong resident are those created by college students. He said: "The only issue we have is college kids kicking doors in for no reason. My neighbour has installed fencing in front of their door to try and combat the issue, that's how bad it is." Details from the 'Safer Saffron' initiative reveal the scheme has seen the closure of five drug lines since it was launched in 2024. During the past two years, officers said 23 people have been arrested for a range of offences, such as weapons offences including that involved a pistol. 193 grams of Class A cocaine have been recovered as part of 'Safer Saffron' as well as £33,000 in cash, while search warrants have been carried out at 16 properties. Inspector Paul Crewe, the commander of the South Leicester Neighbourhood Policing Area, said: "I am really proud of what the team has achieved on the Saffron Lane Estate. "We had five county lines running on the estate when Clear, Hold, Build started and now there are none and word on the street is that it is now difficult to buy drugs on the estate. This is a direct result of all the regular enforcement, police activity and partnership working that have made ‘The Saff’ a better place to live for everyone. Deputy city mayor and saffron ward councillor, Elly Cutkelvin, said: "The local community has felt much, much safer since this intervention work began, and relations with the local police have never been better." "The city council’s community safety team will continue to work in partnership with the local policing team to ensure this work has a lasting impact."

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/crrxjyk54zpo How have Chelsea made biggest loss in English football history? A close-up shot of a Chelsea shirt featuring club badge, Nike logo and Fifa Club World Cup winners' emblem Chelsea won the first edition of the revamped Fifa Club World Cup last July, but have also beaten their rivals to the title of biggest financial losers ByDaniel Austin BBC Sport senior journalist Chelsea recorded a pre-tax loss of £355m for 2024-25, according to financial figures released by Uefa. It is the highest annual loss ever made by an English football club, and the second highest in European history, following the £484m Barcelona's lost in 2021. So what is the detail behind the numbers? Chelsea bring in less money than other wealthy PL clubs The report doesn't break down the loss into its component parts, but there are clues. Uefa's figures show Chelsea's overall revenue was significantly lower than some of their Premier League rivals. The Blues brought in £511m, compared to £746m for Manchester City and £744m for Liverpool. That difference comes from a few key areas. Chelsea's income from ticket sales was the ninth-highest in Europe but still £28m less than Liverpool, one place ahead of them. The average amount Chelsea made per matchday was £1.2m less than Liverpool, who again were one spot ahead. Chelsea's matchday revenue is restricted by the capacity of Stamford Bridge, which at 41,798 is only the 11th-biggest ground in the Premier League, 34,000 smaller than Manchester United's Old Trafford. The Blues also made far less in commercial revenue than some of their rivals. They were ranked 11th for commercial revenue in Europe last year, making £207m - £5m down on the previous year. That puts their commercial revenue £66m lower than Tottenham - the next-highest English club - and £165m lower than Manchester City, who brought in more than anyone else in the Premier League. Chelsea also made far less from merchandising and kit sales than the five other wealthiest Premier League clubs. They generated £83m from that revenue stream - no improvement on the previous year. That is £46m less than Spurs and £82m less than top-ranked Manchester United. The only area in which Chelsea performed impressively in comparison to their rivals was broadcast revenue, with participation and victory in the Fifa Club World Cup boosting income to £192m, putting them second-highest on the list in Europe, behind Manchester City. Chelsea's outgoings were also part of the problem. They were the sixth-highest spenders on wages in Europe, paying their players £388m - £43m more than they did the previous year. Only Liverpool, whose spend was increased by bonuses paid to players for winning the Premier League, and Manchester City were higher in England. Chelsea also employ the highest number of full-time non-footballer employees at any club in England, with a staff of 1,169. The club's operating costs - including utilities, transport, insurance, marketing, and administration - increased from £159m to £240m, putting them fifth across Europe. The Uefa report makes clear Chelsea's playing squad is the most expensively assembled in football history, costing £1.52bn - a value up 5% from the previous year. Chelsea have signed many of their players to long-term contracts in order to ensure their value is 'amortised' - spread out over a longer period of time to reduce the yearly cost in the club accounts. The report states "English clubs' amortisation costs are impacting profitability", meaning the amount ending up on the cost sheet at the end of each year - from what are effectively deferred transfer payments - is adding to their losses. 'Chelsea believe they will comply with Uefa rules' By Nizaar Kinsella Chelsea reporter Sources at Chelsea say a number of factors have caused an unfavourable outlook in Uefa's latest report. Those factors include asset impairments (an accounting term for when an asset has a lower market value than that listed on a company's balance sheet), settlements tied to historical regulatory matters, and the exiting of legacy contracts. Those disclosures are required under the governing body regulations. Chelsea say they remain profitable on an operating basis, believe they will comply with Uefa's rules, and deny they will have to sell star players to fulfil any regulatory requirements. After a substantial fine in the summer for breaching spending rules, they remain under Uefa scrutiny. And they could face further fines as part of the settlement should they continue to not be compliant. But they point to a profitable season in the transfer market to highlight how they expect to avoid further punishments under the existing agreement.

https://www.lcfc.com/pages/en/media-article/leicester-city-lcfc-norwich-city-ncfc-sky-bet-championship-garry-rowett-fitness-injury?fbclid=IwY2xjawQNcdxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeY6hLrSXKUnDsENyOM7R4O5InCP0oQ540eKd7ejTOV9hEg7j1kNLB_2XmjP0_aem_FvSFTELl29HHcYmc6cqVAA Rowett’s Fitness Update: Lascelles, James & Fatawu Gary Rowett by Sam Stevens Jamaal Lascelles and Jordan James have trained this week but their fitness will need to be assessed before Saturday’s Sky Bet Championship contest against Norwich City. Gary Rowett has provided an update on Leicester City’s fitness situation We host Norwich City at King Power Stadium on Saturday (12:30pm kick-off) The Foxes are currently 22nd in the Sky Bet Championship table on the back of two successive away draws Jamaal Lascelles and Jordan James have trained, while Abdul Fatawu could be involved again after returning at Boro The Canaries visit King Power Stadium for a lunchtime 12:30pm kick-off, as Gary Rowett’s Leicester City look to build on successive draws at Stoke City and Middlesbrough with all three points on home soil. We’ve had some key senior players out over previous weeks, but work continues at Seagrave to get them back in contention, as Lascelles and James trained this week. “Jamaal [and] Jordan trained today,” the Foxes Manager told reporters on Thursday. “It’s assessing those players tomorrow, making good, sensible decisions. “We’re looking at Saturday but we’re also looking at the games after that. We want players available for long periods, not just a game or two, to help out. Jamaal Lascelles was in training this week. “Those two, for example, would be important players to get back in the squad. If we can do that safely, we will do. “We can’t afford too many more [injuries]. In think we’re okay. I think everyone got through the [Boro] game. We’ve spoken about low numbers in different areas of the pitch. “Being a Tuesday night game, it allows us a couple of days to just manage those players and give them a little bit extra recovery space and time if we need to. Hopefully, by the weekend, hopefully we’ll be fresh and ready to go. “I think that’s a big thing at this stage of the season, making sure we’ve got the right energy. I don’t think massive training load is necessarily important. “We should be in a similar position, hopefully with one, maybe a couple, of players back at least available for the bench." Abdul Fatawu missed the trip to Stoke last weekend, but emerged from the bench at Boro, with Rowett hoping he can play a role again on Filbert Way on Saturday. . “I think he’ll be fit enough to start,” he explained. “I don’t necessarily think it was a case of managing minutes. It’s hard to do that in the frenzy of the Championship. “Sometimes you have to make reasoned decisions. If I’d have started him, there’d be every chance he probably wouldn’t be available for this game at all. “There hasn’t been any reaction for that, he’s trained this morning, so I think he’ll be good to go however we want to use him. He’s obviously a very good player so we obviously want him available.” All times GMT.

We'd probably get/save as much as we get for him by turning off the heating for the swimming pool for a few months.

John Ghent Leicester Estate Agent The Old Borough Gaol – Highcross Street A gaol has stood on or near Highcross Street since at least the 13th century. The Borough Gaol built in 1791 replaced earlier structures and reflected changing ideas about prison design in the Georgian period. Among its early inmates was its own architect, George Moneypenny, imprisoned for debt. The gaol operated until the 19th century, after which it was demolished. Today, small sections of surviving walling are all that remain of a site used for confinement for over 500 years.

John Ghent Leicester Estate Agent Leicester Cinemas – September 1940… On 30 September 1940, Leicester’s cinemas advertised a wide selection of films despite the escalating air raids of the Blitz. Venues such as the Odeon, Palace, De Montfort Hall and others formed part of a thriving entertainment scene. Cinema-going was actively encouraged during wartime as a way to sustain morale, offering newsreels, propaganda pieces and popular features to audiences living under blackout conditions and the threat of attack.

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Made In Leicester Rob Hubble Essex Road 1940.

Gary Rowett has revealed Victor Kristiansen may not play again this season as Leicester City suffered yet another set-back. https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/gary-rowett-fears-luckless-leicester-10834039

He's only going to use the academy lads if he's forced to he's clearly stated we need experience to survive.

Story of Leicester We have an amazing photo to share with you today - New Parks, looking towards Aikman Avenue shops, taken from one of the top flats circa early 1950s. Did you know that New Parks was it's own civil parish from 1858 until 1935, when it merged with Leicester? In 1931 the residential population was just 701 - it was recorded as 16,594 during the last census in 2021. Some things to notice in the photo; the sapling in the foreground is now a mature willow tree, and just look at those cars on the road and in the pub car park - beautiful designs! #StoryofLeicester

Playing Man U tonight 7pm does anyone know if it’s being broadcast

It's a somewhat artificial relegation though you can argue the merits of points deductions but it's not a relegation that's been played on the pitch. I find it very sad that this is what football has come to with dodgy owners and money dominating the discussions rather than the football played on the pitch.

https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/rare-decision-reveals-gary-rowett-10829181 Rare decision reveals Gary Rowett Leicester City squad stance as biggest manager query answered Talking points from Leicester City's 2-2 draw at Stoke and Rowett's debut as manager, looking at the dramatic finale, the style of play, the lack of substitutions, Divine Mukasa, and more Jordan Blackwell 09:00, 22 Feb 2026 Updated 09:54, 22 Feb 2026 Leicester City manager Gary Rowett during the Sky Bet Championship match between Stoke City and Leicester City “You can’t wave a magic wand and create a solution for everything,” Gary Rowett said following his debut as Leicester City manager. “You can’t solve it overnight.” That’s true enough. The same, persistent frailties that have plagued City all season were evidenced again at Stoke. City conceded inside the opening 10 minutes for the 11th time this season. That’s four more times than any other side in the division. City conceded a result-changing goal in the final 15 minutes for the seventh different game this season. That’s the most in the division. Both goals came from crosses, something Andy King highlighted as a weakness just over a week ago. Rowett has been brought in as a firefighter, but there are too many fires to put out, too many fires that have been raging for months. However, one was extinguished. At least for now. After Ben Wilmot’s second goal in the 89th minute, it would have been expected that City would crumble. The Southampton catastrophe was fresh in the mind and the 2,800 travelling supporters would have been fearing yet another late turnaround. Instead, City responded superbly, creating three chances, two which really should have been converted by Joe Aribo or Luke Thomas. If a draw was a fair result at 90 minutes, then City arguably deserved victory for the way they pushed late on. The second-half performance, the overturning of a half-time deficit, the ending of a losing run, and the late, late push for a winner made this feel like a small step in the right direction, even with the Stoke equaliser. But the question is whether City really have time for small steps. With one game gone and the club still in the relegation zone, the strides forward need to start getting bigger. Biggest question over Rowett style answered Perhaps the biggest question mark over Rowett’s appointment was how a manager whose sides typically play with less of the ball would utilise a squad that’s been built to try to dominate it. Where would the compromise be? Would Rowett make the players play his way or would he adapt to the tools at his disposal? We now have an answer. City had 55 per cent of the ball at Stoke, above their average for the season. If that wasn’t enough evidence, Rowett said it was the gameplan as much in his press conference. The manager knows the problems are in defence and one tactic to protect the defence is to keep the ball as much as possible. Discussing Harry Winks’ performance, Rowett said: “Winksy, he can control games of football in the Championship. Clearly for us at the moment, we’re better controlling the game with the ball than we are without the ball. He’s going to be a key player for us.” Naturally, the doubts over how City would play led to doubts over Winks too. There is no player in the squad who is more indicative of a possession-based game. It could have been that he was sidelined while the likes of Oliver Skipp and Joe Aribo, players who get through more work off the ball, were selected at the base of midfield. But in that performance, and Winks’ role at the heart of it, Rowett has shown how he plans to play over these next couple of months, and that's by trying to keep the ball. Two subs and Aribo on the wing reveals squad stance Rowett also gave clues as to how he sees his squad. The new manager used just two substitutions at Stoke, the fewest City have made in a game this season. Opting to utilise fewer than half of the available five changes is a rarity, and given Luke Thomas for Victor Kristiansen was an injury swap, it may have been that Rowett would have preferred to make only one. That one was telling too, the manager choosing to bring Aribo on for Jeremy Monga in a right-wing role the Southampton loanee is not used to. In selecting the Nigerian, Rowett overlooked three natural wingers in Silko Thomas, Wanya Marcal and Dujuan Richards. Even in the few days that Rowett has been in charge, he’s spoken extensively about the number of injuries in the squad, and the surprise absences of Abdul Fatawu and Jordan Ayew took the list of unavailable players to a not insignificant nine. Rowett has said already that he feels some of City’s woes have been caused by those injuries and that solving them rests, to a degree, on those players returning. The limited substitutions, the use of Aribo as a winger, the frustration around injured senior players, it all adds up to suggest Rowett is going to focus on using older heads. Yes, in Divine Mukasa and Jeremy Monga, an 18-year-old and a 16-year-old started. But they’re already at the level and progressing, whereas other youngsters in the squad perhaps need the experience to work up to the level. That’s experience they may not get under Rowett. “The squad’s where it is,” he said. “We’ve lost big, key players that make a huge difference. We need to get players back so we can have a slightly more mature bench. “We’ve got some great young lads who have worked really hard in training and have been impressive, but sometimes when you’re under pressure at this stage of the season, you want some calmer heads that have done it before.” Creative heart Mukasa can be City saviour That’s two goals and two assists in two league starts for Mukasa, and arguably he could have had more. For all Rowett’s talk of mature players, it was an 18-year-old who was City’s star man on the day. He did not have the best of first halves, like many, but when he came alive in the second period, he was exceptionally good. His goal was a cross, but one so devilish it deceived Tommy Simkin. The back-heel to set up Winks was sumptuous. Content cannot be displayed without consent A pass through the legs of a defender to tee up Stephy Mavididi’s shot just past the past could have seen him rack up another assist, one he was also unfortunate not to get in the very final stages. It was Mukasa who crossed to Aribo for his saved effort, while the Manchester City loanee also delivered a perfect ball with his weaker foot to find Luke Thomas for what should have been a last-gasp winner. In all, Mukasa played six key passes. That’s the most by a City player in a single game this season. The teenager is obviously a potential star of the future, but also a potential saviour for City. On the basis of his first few appearances, he needs to be an ever-present in the side. “Divine, he’s got a lovely balance and elegance to him,” Rowett said. “First half, he was just trying to maybe play things too quickly, little ones around the corner that didn’t quite come off. “Second half he really settled down. By getting him in that opposite pocket and by switching play to him, he can start to feed Stephy and they link quite well second half. They caused a lot of problems to Stoke. I thought he was a real positive second half.” In the Championship, survivors cause upsets It might ordinarily be said that any away point is a good point. But it’s not necessarily a result that feels like it’s gained City much ground. They are now just a point behind West Brom, who lost to Coventry, but this was a weekend in which several of their relegation rivals pulled out excellent results. Blackburn won the Lancashire derby against play-off-chasing Preston, Portsmouth won away at high-flying Millwall, while Charlton and Oxford claimed draws at Southampton and Middlesbrough, which, right now, are more intimidating clubs to visit than Stoke. The nature of the Championship means that relegation battlers can pull off victories over sides above them fairly regularly. City are going to have to start doing that soon too. Of all the clubs in the battle, City have, marginally, the toughest fixture list based on the home-and-away points-per-game ratios of their remaining opponents. They’re going to have to start upsetting the odds to ensure they survive.

City conceded inside the opening 10 minutes for the 11th time this season. That’s four more times than any other side in the division. City conceded a result-changing goal in the final 15 minutes for the seventh different game this season. That’s the most in the division.