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rday.On paper, the Kangaroos do seem to have a slightly relaxed immediate fixture, though matches against in-form teams Colli
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With just four games standing between Leicester or Tottenham and an historic first Premier League crown, we analyse the run-ins as the title race nears a tantalising climax. Whod have thought it? Leicester and Tottenham fighting for their first Premier League title, with the so-called top flight superpowers out of the running with four games to go.Leicesters annus mirabilis shows no sign of relenting, despite West Hams best efforts in the thrilling 2-2 draw at the King Power Stadium on Sunday, but Spurs made a real statement of intent at Stoke in the Monday Night Football - leaving a firm reminder that this title race is anything but over. Premier League table Team Games played Goal difference Points Leicester 34 26 73 Tottenham 34 39 68 Harry Kane could spearhead a late Spurs comeback Mauricio Pochettinos men are five points behind the Foxes, but more importantly have real momentum behind their title push after the 4-0 demolition of the Potters in Staffordshire, and their breathtaking late show against Manchester United last week. Can Spurs break Foxes hearts? We take a closer look at the run-in to decipher who has the best chance of snatching glory. Remaining fixtures Leicester Tottenham Swansea (h) West Brom (h) Man Utd (a) Chelsea (a) Everton (h) Southampton (h) Chelsea (a) Newcastle (a) With the gap still formidable, the title is still Leicesters to lose. Their remaining fixtures are tough, but theyve overcome plenty of obstacles to get this far.While not being the force of old, Manchester United (a), Everton (h) and Chelsea (a) will be no pushovers, with United especially with everything to play for in pursuit of a top-four spot.Swansea represent a perfect opportunity to get some points on the board in this weeks Super Sunday clash, as Francesco Guidolins men are all but safe and were swept aside by imperilled Newcastle last time out.Spurs also play two of their final three games on the road, with trips to Chelsea and Newcastle sandwiching their home clash with Southampton.Newcastle could well be fighting for their lives on the final day as they look to secure a spot in next seasons most lucrative of Premier Leagues.Three appearances on Monday Night Football has its pros and cons. The pressure increases week on week, as Spurs know the consequences of a result more clearly playing after the Foxes, but that intensified scrutiny didnt seem to be an issue at the Britannia. Is it Tottenhams time? Mauricio Pochettinos Tottenham could dominate English football AbsenteesBoth sides have been fortunate with injuries of late, with no big-name stars out for a lengthy period - unusual towards the business end of a grueling campaign. Options without Vardy How will Leicester City cope without suspended Jamie Vardy? However, the fate of Jamie Vardys disciplinary hearing into his actions towards referee Jon Moss at the weekend could be a deciding factor in the title race. The England striker has been one of the standout performers for the Foxes, and should his one-game ban be extended, then Leicester could lack a real element of dynamism that is crucial when it matters most. Watch Delle Allis terrible miss and Mauricio Pochettinos fist-thumping reaction during Tottenhams 4-0 win at Stoke What they sayAfter seeing his side put in one of their best showings of the season at Stoke, Pochettino could not hide his delight, insisting his players would fight to the finish.I have a squad that feels the passion for the game and they deserve the praise and full credit for the season, Pochettino said. We are still fighting. Our dream is to fight and put pressure on Leicester. Pochettino says Tottenham will fight to the wire Claudio Ranieiri has kept his cool throughout and did not change tack amid the controversy of Sundays draw with the Hammers.If some players dont play well or make mistakes, Ranieri said. I speak with them and we try to improve their performance. The referee is not my matter. [My team were] fantastic, fantastic. We play every match with our soul - blood, heart and soul and it was magnificent.Jamie Carragher tried to put into context the magnitude of what an achievement it would be for Leicester, but also waxed lyrical about a vibrant Spurs. Jamie Carragher believes Tottenham are more than capable of winning Premier League titles under Pochettino The top four was normally set in stone, certainly when I was playing, Carragher said. No one ever made a fist for that. This, to think where theyve come from, could be the biggest story in football weve ever seen.I was expecting Spurs to go back to being challenging for top four [next season], but the more I watch this team, I think in terms of years to come, this is going to be a side thats challenging for the title.ConclusionThe cliched foregone conclusion has reared its ugly head in recent weeks, with Leicester holding such a commanding lead, but even after just one draw and a super Spurs riposte, the title race is hot topic yet again.It is obviously still very much in Leicesters hands, needing eight points from four games to guarantee the title, but with Vardys pending absence and some imposing fixtures to come, it is far from over. Leonardo Ulloa (right) celebrates after scoring Leicesters equaliser against West Ham In reality, with so much at stake, both will likely drop points along the way, so expect plenty of twists and turns, but with the holy grail in sight, it will take a seismic shift for Leicester to be caught from here.Who do you think has the toughest run-in? Let us know using the message boards or by tweeting @SkyFootball, and dont forget youll see every match of the race on Sky Sports. Also See: Is it Tottenhams time? Premier League predictor Table Live on Sky Colorado Avalanche Shirts . The visitors took a deserved lead in the 16th minute with midfielder Yohan Cabaye curling the ball beyond Adrian from inside the penalty area. Stitched Avalanche Jerseys . -- Jaye Marie Green shot a 4-under 68 on Thursday to increase her lead to five strokes after the second round of the LPGA Tours qualifying tournament. https://www.cheapavalanche.com/ . LOUIS -- Valtteri Filppula assisted on three of Tampa Bays four goals, and the Lightning beat the St. Custom Colorado Avalanche Jerseys . - The Oakland Raiders re-signed offensive lineman Khalif Barnes on Friday. Cheap Avalanche Jerseys . Carey Price didnt, but he still came out on top against one of his rivals for the No. 1 job at the Sochi Games. The Anahim Lake, B.C., native was stellar in making 39 saves in his home province and Lars Eller got credit for a bizarre short-handed winner as the Canadiens defeated the Canucks 4-1. Eighth spot on the ladder is officially up for grabs according to this weeks installment of the ESPN AFL Power Rankings. North Melbourne have squandered a league-leading 9-0 record to fall out of the rankings top eight for the first time this season, following their poor effort against Port Adelaide on Saturday.On paper, the Kangaroos do seem to have a slightly relaxed immediate fixture, though matches against in-form teams Collingwood and St Kilda would have North coach Brad Scott considerably less confident than what he might have been two months ago.If Geelong are to challenge for a top four spot, they must take care of business at home this week. They currently have the worst percentage of the four teams withh 11 wins, and although pack leader GWS are only a few percentage points ahead, the Cats have the tougher run home, hence their ranking position of seven.ddddddddddddThe Bulldogs have jumped up a couple of spots following their strong recent form, but West Coasts shaky MCG performance culminated in just a seven-point win over Carlton; theyve slipped out of the top four as a result.The bottom half of the ladder remains largely unchanged after last weekends results, with only Melbourne dropping a couple of spots after they were unable to break their 12-game losing streak to the Saints. ' ' '
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