Simpson: Ranieri keeping Leicester calm in title push

The former Newcastle defender says the Italian is keeping the Foxes' squad stress-free as they approach the business end of the season in the hunt for the league title

Danny Simpson says Claudio Ranieri's calm management is the reason why Leicester are not feeling any pressure in their remarkable bid for the PREMIER LEAGUE title.

The Foxes are currently five points clear at the top of the table with nine matches remaining, with second-placed Tottenham leading the chasing pack.

Many sides have fallen victim to dropping off after feeling the heat in the title race but Simpson insists Ranieri is keeping Leicester's squad stress-free towards the business end of the competition.

"It's because of the manager. He's very relaxed," Simpson told Sky Sports when asked why Leicester are not feeling pressure.

"It was 0-0 at half-time at Watford and all he told us was to keep going. He told us to keep doing the right things and it will come. Be solid at the back, don't concede and if we win it in the last minute, then that's what we do.

"[Not feeling the pressure] comes from the manager. He doesn't stress us out so we're all relaxed.

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