The whole game went into a difficult way in terms of getting our tempo. “For us to concede three goals in the manner we did is very frustrating. They have the best goalscoring threat in the league and they are the best team on the counter-attack. “Leicester came with a good moment of form. “We wanted to face the league leaders and have a good test and make the three good draws a win. “That was very disappointing and very frustrating,” he said. Manager Roberto Martinez was in no mood to hide his feelings afterwards. Leicester were helped by an inept defensive display from Everton in front of a set of fans who are growing frustrated at the way they are defending this season. “The performance in a defensive way was very good because Everton moved the ball very fast to try and create some space and if I think how many saves Kasper (Schmeichel) made, there were not too many.” “I had told them to be calm, confident,” he said. Mirallas brought Everton back to within one goal with a minute left, but Leicester held on and Ranieri was pleased by how his team had listened closely to his half-time instructions. Lukaku equalised soon after to make it eight consecutive Everton matches with a goal, but Leicester were not to be denied as Mahrez scored a further penalty after the interval before Okazaki made it 3-1. Two penalties from Riyad Mahrez and a strike from Shinji Okazaki helped Leicester overcome Everton, who scored through Romelu Lukaku and Kevin Mirallas but were off the pace for most of the encounter.Īfter a quiet opening, Mahrez converted from 12 yards after Ramiro Funes Mori had dragged Okazaki down inside the area. If it is crazy in this way, I am very happy.” We were very concentrated and we didn't allow them much space. Everton is a good team, they move the ball so quickly. Today (Saturday) was a difficult, difficult, difficult match. If we stay there at the end of April I might then think about the title, but for now I enjoy it. However, Ranieri warned: “I am very, very honest. The expectation has been that Ranieri's side would fall away as the season progressed, but they underlined their tenacity and courage at Goodison Park by hanging on for all three points. Leicester's rise to the summit of the English top flight has been one of the most remarkable football stories of recent times and they have become the neutrals' favourite in the title race. LIVERPOOL: Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri was full of praise for his players after their 3-2 win at Everton ensured that they will top the Premier League table at Christmas.
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