Leicester’s charge towards the Premier League title is still rolling along nicely, with the downturn of form anticipated by many yet to materialise.
The Foxes are five points clear at the summit after picking up seven from their past three games.
But not only are Claudio Ranieri’s men still winning points – their nearest rivals are continuing to drop them.
Tottenham and Arsenal took points off each other after Saturday’s 2-2 draw in the north London derby.
Fourth-placed Manchester City did, however, revive their title hopes after three straight league defeats with a 4-0 thumping of Aston Villa.
Fifth-placed West Ham and Manchester United, two points behind the Hammers, also still have an outside chance.
Scores in reverse games: beat Newcastle 3-0, beat Crystal Palace 1-0, drew with Southampton 2-2, beat Sunderland 4-2, beat West Ham 2-1, beat Swansea 3-0, drew with Manchester United 1-1, beat Everton 3-2, beat Chelsea 2-1.
Recent form: In a word, excellent. The Foxes have lost just once in their last 10 games, a narrow defeat at fellow challengers Arsenal, and taken 21 points from a possible 30.
Key games: May. It’s the month for crowning champions but the Foxes may hope that they can have it done before a very tough final three games. Ranieri’s side go to Old Trafford on 1 May, a ground where they have won just once in the Premier League, before hosting Everton and ending the season at defending champions Chelsea. A guard of honour from one champion to another?
