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Leicester City have conceded 42 goals in the Premier League so far this season, a joint league high alongside Wolves, and let in two more in their defeat by Manchester City.

On the latest episode of BBC Radio Leicester's When You're Smiling podcast, former Foxes winger Matt Piper discusses Ruud van Nistelrooy's full-back options.

"I do like Victor Kristiansen. He is energetic, he has got all the passion and endeavour, he gets up and down the pitch - but he just lacks quality in certain situations, especially against top wingers.

"James Justin has obviously proven that he has the level to be really good at Premier League level previously, but he is just in a really low moment. We saw some heavy touches and his decision-making is a little off.

"I'm pretty positive that the only reason why he remains in this team is because there is no other real option [at right-back]. I would give Hamza Choudhury a go and take a chance on him.

"I think a player in form, that can deputise well at that position, will give the whole team much more confidence.

"Justin is just prone to mistakes at the minute. That's why I thought that Choudhury would have started at Anfield, and why I thought he would start against Manchester City.

"We didn't lose the game because of James Justin - I will make that clear - but if Ruud has a little bit of money to spend in January, I think looking at both full-back areas would be a wise decision."

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Christmas is boxed off.

We're almost through the confusing days before New Year and January is within touching distance.

And we need your help - what is Leicester City's New Year's resolution?

It could be a new player to sign, a tactical system to implement, an off-the-pitch matter or something else entirely.

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We asked for your thoughts after Sunday's Premier League game between Leicester and Manchester City.

Here are some of your comments:

Leicester fans

Jon: Judging by the stats, Leicester grew into the game and perhaps were unlucky not to get something out of the it. Unfortunately, it's points that count at the moment and not performances. Money has got to be made available to Ruud van Nistelrooy in the January transfer window. I think we need more defensive options. Also it is an opportunity to try and offload those players who are deemed surplus to requirements. An altogether much better showing by Leicester with more fight and a sense of purpose.

Ian: Played well but we have to convert chances. If not, we are going down. The Wolves result was the disaster. It's going to be difficult to get any sort of result until the Crystal Palace game in the middle of January.

Dave: All round a better performance as our team is playing for a manager they obviously believe in. It's a step in the right direction and loads of elements need to be consistent in this style of playing. Ruud has maybe finished his apprenticeship!

Ryan: Better performance. Matched Man City through the game and were better at times during the match. You can see the progress that Ruud is implementing into the team. Time to start believing and getting behind the team.

Man City fans

Alan: City's second goal was right out of the old playbook. Superb. It was as if Superman had got rid of the Kryptonite! It will take a few more nervy wins to get the old flow back but encouraging.

Wilko: Similar display and performance to numerous recent City games but this one they won. Major overhaul still needed and several stalwarts still need to leave in the summer.

Usama: We were very fortunate at times but a win is a win, which was badly needed. We just need to concentrate on ourselves and forget things like top four etc. Now more than ever we just need to take it one game at a time, build momentum and confidence and see where that takes us. Nothing else matters at this point.

Neil: Another nervous performance but commitment all round the pitch. So pleased for Savinho. His last two performances have been encouraging. We fight till the end.

Kelly Somers introduces highlights and analysis from Sunday's six Premier League fixtures.

If you missed Match of the Day, you can catch up now on BBC iPlayer.

Listen back to full match commentaries on BBC Sounds:

• Everton 0-2 Nottingham Forest

• West Ham United 0-5 Liverpool

Newcastle United are interested in £25m Lens centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov, but they face competition for the 20-year-old Uzbekistan international from Premier League rivals Leicester City, Manchester City, Tottenham and Wolves. (Chronicle), external

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There is a new episode of the When You're Smiling podcast available to download and listen to on BBC Sounds.

Get all the post-match analysis with Matt Piper after Leicester suffered a 2-0 home defeat to Manchester City, plus hear reaction from Foxes boss Ruud van Nistelrooy.

Listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds

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Leicester boss Ruud van Nistelrooy, speaking to BBC Match of the Day on judging the performance not result: "I think I have to. I wouldn't do the players credit if I didn't. We're professional we know it's about results but we have to look through that because of the performance today.

"It's continuing things and how we are pressing, building up and doing our things and roles of the individuals are clear and they are developing. The important thing is looking at it that way. We have to be judged on results and translate performances into results."

Positive signs?: "Not just this game. The Wolves game at home was a good performance if you take out individual mistakes. The first goal today is not a chance and an individual incident gives them the goal. That's what is costing us at the moment, without putting the blame on someone, but that is something we have to look at.

"Working together with a plan every day in a certain way when things are clear and things are getting clearer, you have the most chance to get the points and that's what we are aiming to do."

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There are six games in the Premier League on Sunday, and we will bring you every moment.

• Leicester v Man City (14:30)

• Crystal Palace v Southampton

• Everton v Nottingham Forest - listen on BBC Radio 5 Live

• Fulham v Bournemouth

• Tottenham v Wolves

• West Ham v Liverpool (17:15) - listen on BBC Radio 5 Live

All kick-off times 15:00 GMT unless stated

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Chris Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League games this season, against a variety of guests.

This week, he takes on musician Emma-Jean Thackray, who is a Leeds fan.

Sutton's prediction: 1-2

Manchester City are on a terrible run of results but, as woeful as their recent performances have been, they are still not as bad as Leicester.

The Foxes have conceded at least three goals in their past three matches and maybe they are the kind of opposition that Pep Guardiola's side need to face to start firing again.

Leicester did show some spirit in their defeat by Liverpool last time out, but I said before that game that I think Ruud van Nistelrooy has a huge job on his hands to try to keep them up, and my opinion about that has not changed.

This season has always just been about staying up for Leicester but I still think there has to be some realism from the Foxes fans when it comes to their expectations.

It seems like they felt they would be comfortable after getting promotion but that is never the case - whoever you are, you have got to graft and you have got to earn your place in the Premier League.

Maybe their supporters are starting to realise that now?

I don't think Manchester City will run away with this but the only thing I am unsure about is whether to give Leicester a goal. If Jamie Vardy is available, then I think they will score - but they will still lose regardless.

Emma-Jean's prediction: 1-3

I want to preface my predictions by saying I am in a Fantasy Premier League with a bunch of other musicians in London. I have come bottom more than once so I am not hopeful I am going to do any better here - I have only just decided to drop Erling Haaland. I was clinging on for so long and I finally had to say, 'it's time for you to go, mate'.

In terms of this game, it feels like both teams' form has been quite similar. I don't see Leicester scoring more than one, and maybe this is the game where Manchester City get their act together.

Read the full predictions and have your say here