Why has this team that finished second last season, 10 to 12 points behind City, found themselves where they are?
The England international spun Fofana down the left before dragging his effort wide of goal, before testing Schmeichel at his near post but that chance resulted in an easy tip round the post for the Leicester shot-stopper.
Lethargic Leicester already have work to doIt was another below-par performance from Leicester on Thursday, or at least by the standards we have come to expect from Brendan Rodgers' side.
The home fans thought they should have had a penalty when City goalkeeper Ederson slid into, and wiped out, Ryan Fraser but nothing, surprisingly, was given. Isaac Hayden almost pulled a goal back before the interval, but glanced a header wide with Jacob Murphy also shooting wastefully over.
It's an opportunity, said Xavi. The main objective for the season is to get into the Champions League for next year and there are two ways - finish in the top four in the league or win the Europa League.
Max Watters and loan trio Alfie Doughty, Cody Drameh and Uche Ikpeazu have all played for other clubs in this season's competition and are unavailable.
Manchester United scouts were in Spain on Wednesday night to see Arnaut Danjuma give Villarreal a shock Champions League win over Bayern Munich.
In the short time Rangnick has been at the helm, two of his players have taken to social media to challenge comments he had made about them to the press.
England are looking to confirm their World Cup place this month, while Scotland and Wales are hoping to seal play-off spots.
Bundesliga news | Fixtures | TableBayern are on 43 points with Borussia Dortmund, who travel to Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday, in second place on 34.
Antoine Semenyo and a Michael Morrison own goal put the hosts in control before John Swift pulled a goal back from the penalty spot.
We're not going to have anybody damaging our name or trying to lie about things that haven't occurred.
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The two famously clashed in the tunnel at Highbury in 2005, adding further fuel to the fire between two of the Premier League's best teams at the time.
Takehiro Tomiyasu was absent after picking up an injury against Liverpool, and Arteta said the defender is facing weeks on the sidelines.
For the hosts, it looked like it was going to be yet another of those games to file in the 'missed opportunity' folder until all three of the manager's substitutes combined to secure three points that sends United into the top four for the first time since October.
Since we arrived in Cameroon, we had only one goal in mind which is winning the title and we’re doing everything to come out on top.
You'd have to have been a mad man to take that job, says Sky Sports News' Mark McAdam, who was on the club's staff at the time and has got to know Howe well in the years since.
No team with 13 points or fewer after nine games has gone on to win the domestic crown. It is the Gunners' lowest tally after nine games since they scored six in 1986/87.
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For this encounter, my eyes have wandered to the corners market where the 11/4 with Sky Bet for Brighton to win the most corners is begging to be backed.
As Group B runners-up and last-16 winners, England would continue their journey on the other side of the draw and could be paired with Argentina or Denmark at the quarter-final stage.
Despite losing his first three games in charge, he guided Palace to 11th in the table. They finished 12th and 14th twice in his subsequent three seasons, and recorded their joint-best Premier League points total of 49 in 2018-19, matching the tally from the 42-game season in 1992-93.
The half-time lead flattered PSG a little as Monaco had played their part, Diop hitting the inside of the upright and Guillermo Maripan unable to apply a finish from close range when unmarked at the back post.
Why haven't Man Utd scored from a corner in a year? But I do have the urge to nit-pick at Pep Guardiola's side.
I trust the club 100 per cent, trust in the player and it is not a problematic situation for me. He is super reliable.
A return to training was made in November, but no risks have been taken with him as Dortmund ease him back into the fold.
The Clarets last went four league matches without scoring in November 2020.Watford are the only side without a Premier League clean sheet this season.
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Jurgen Klopp's half-time trio of changes had the desired effect from the restart as Liverpool upped the tempo and, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall's 20-yard curler aside, were untroubled at the back after the break.
I always thought the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo wasn't great. It's simple. The header didn't shock me one iota.
As a young child, you never know if you're going to make it or not. I'm always looking for the next thing.
McGreal will be assisted by Rene Gilmartin, with U23s coach Kieron Dyer and head of academy goalkeeping Carl Pentney also in the dugout.
They have conceded only 16 in 21 league games so far and I don't think Arsenal will break them down either.
Captain Kane will be a certain starter barring some catastrophic decline, even though he has been struggling at Spurs. He showed what he is all about in the latest round of qualifiers, with seven goals in two games.
When you're aware of a £70m goalkeeper that you take out of the team, you know it's not a simple decision, said Lampard.
Indeed, it is worth noting that Mendy is the first black goalkeeper to win the Champions League since AC Milan legend Dida in 2007, and the first African goalkeeper since Liverpool legend Bruce Grobbelaar in 1985 to lift the European Cup.
The point lifts Newcastle five points clear of the drop zone, while West Ham remain fifth but have played at least three more games than the chasing pack behind them.
Elegant and graceful, Frenchman Henry fired in 24 goals and provided an incredible 20 assists in 37 games in 2002-03 but it was not enough to lift the Premier League trophy, though it was a season filled with individual honours with the Football Writers' Association and Fans' Player of the Year award going alongside the main award.
But what you look for from a young player, are they training properly and are they giving everything for the cause?
You can make a really strong case for both, and it makes for a great debate. 'Title race makes City and Liverpool big CL players' Interestingly, both City and Liverpool have now become big players in the Champions League again, because the league is essentially over.
Republic of Ireland reaction: Kenny and Ogbene Stephen Kenny told Sky Sports: It was a tough game. They play some good football.
Team newsCrystal Palace will welcome Jordan Ayew back into the fold for Sunday's clash with Liverpool in the Premier League.
Rangnick’s deal as manager is for six months until the end of the season and he has been offered a two-year consultancy role beyond that, which was key in him making the decision to move to Old Trafford.
Southampton's Ralph Hasenhuttl is another admired by Villa but has strong loyalty to Southampton, while Brighton's Graham Potter would be another prime contender for any vacant post, but it is highly doubted he would currently be tempted away from the Amex Stadium.
It would be harsh to blame Lukaku for this loss but the enduring brilliance of Benzema did shine a light on the Belgian's struggles.
Although England international Alexander-Arnold has scored only four goals from direct free-kicks, he has provided 43 assists since his debut in 2016 - including 10 this season already - with plenty coming from his vicious set-piece deliveries.
