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Leicester Citys Relegation Battle: A Crucial Stretch Ahead

Leicester City, currently in a tough relegation battle, has ten games left to secure their Premier League status. Pundit Gary Rowett believes this is when their fight truly begins. After a winless start under new management, the team finds themselves near the bottom of the table. However, a series of winnable matches against mid-table opponents presents an opportunity to turn their fortunes around.

The teams initial fixtures against top-form sides like Middlesbrough, Norwich, and Ipswich resulted in dropped points. Now, the schedule softens with matches against teams that are struggling and out of playoff contention. Six of the next nine games are at home, providing Leicester with a chance to build momentum.

Rowett commends the teams defensive efforts but emphasizes the need for quicker play and more creativity up front to convert draws into wins. The first test comes on Tuesday against Bristol City at home, followed by matches against QPR, Watford, Preston, Sheffield Wednesday, and Swansea. These teams are all fading fast, offering Leicester a prime opportunity to grab points.

Even a draw on Tuesday would elevate Leicester out of the bottom three, as rivals West Brom and Oxford play later in the week. Rowett is confident in the squads abilities, stating that they just need to deliver.

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