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Leicester City have lost 11 of their last 16 Premier League away games in London (W2 D3), conceding at least two goals in all 11 defeats in this run.

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

For week two, he takes on Make Me A Mixtape hosts Clara Amfo and Jordan Stephens.

Sutton's prediction: 2-0

Fulham were competitive against Manchester United last week and probably felt hard done by they didn't come away with a point.

Leicester got absolutely trounced in the first half against Tottenham. But in fairness, they were resilient, got the goal and carried a threat.

It was great to see Jamie Vardy back in the Premier League and getting a goal from Leicester's perspective, too.

But I think Fulham at home, this will be a 2-0 win.

Amfo's prediction: 2-1

Stephens' prediction: 4-0

The fact you are guessing these is hilarious because your scores are all reasonable, while I have gone for hopeful... with lots of goals.

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This season, English top-flight clubs are trialling a new financial system that limits spending based on the earnings of the bottom side, designed to "protect the competitive balance of the Premier League".

Football finance expert Rob Wilson tells The Football News Show why, if permanently introduced, it could make the top Premier League sides less competitive against their European counterparts.

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Jordan Ayew wants to use his "experience and quality" to help Leicester City enjoy a successful season on their return to the Premier League.

The 32-year-old forward completed his transfer from Crystal Palace on Friday, signing a two-year contract.

Ghana international Ayew told club media: "I think it's a big opportunity for me to show what I can do. I want to show that I can help everyone and add my little experience and quality to make the team better - hopefully it will work.

"Even though I'm 32, I still need to improve in a lot of aspects, and [manager Steve Cooper] assured me that I am going to improve as a player and as a person.

"I'm not just coming to hang around, I'm here to work hard and make sure that I help the team to reach the targets. Hopefully we have a great season all together with the fans and I'm really confident that this will be a good year."

Maheta Molango, chief executive of the Professional Footballers' Association tells The Football News Show why he is concerned at the current and potential future financial rules in the Premier League.

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Former Leicester City academy graduate Ian Baraclough says signing Jordan Ayew from Crystal Palace would bring much needed experience to the Foxes' squad.

Leicester are closing in a deal for the 32-year-old Ghana forward, who has made 195 top-flight appearances for Palace, scoring 22 goals.

"I think Steve Cooper wants bodies and if he can get bodies who have Premier League experience then I think that will benefit the group at this moment in time," Baraclough told BBC Radio Leicester's When You're Smiling podcast.

"Certain senior players within the club are fantastic and they are going to be vital throughout the season but I'm not sure there is enough there at the moment that can keep the club out of the bottom three.

"I know that sounds harsh this early in the season but I think he definitely needs to add players with that Premier League experience and Jordan Ayew fits that bill.

"Now, has he been the number one target for Leicester? I don't know. When you go into a transfer window it's forever changing, you're spinning plates. You've got a first, second, third and fourth target and you're competing against other teams as well.

"We don't know how much money Leicester would have been able to spend as well, which would put a lot of players out of the equation.

"To get someone like him for £5m might just fit the bill in all areas in that respect.

"It probably won't be to Leicester fans an exciting signing but he's someone who knows his way around the Premier League and this may be the pond Leicester are fishing in. We have to come to terms with that.

"You're not going to be able to get the profile of striker the manager thinks the team needs because prices are escalating now to ridiculous numbers. That's probably not something we can do at the moment especially with something hanging over us."

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Leicester are close to signing Crystal Palace forward Jordan Ayew for an initial £5m.

The Foxes want to bring in at least two offensive players and Ayew, 32, is poised to move to the King Power Stadium in a deal rising to £8m.

Promoted Leicester struggled for attacking options in Monday's 1-1 Premier League draw with Tottenham, with Jamie Vardy starting - and scoring the equaliser - despite boss Steve Cooper ruling him out through injury just three days before.

Cooper, who takes Leicester to Fulham on Saturday, has made no secret of his desire to add more forward options to his squad and Ayew offers crucial Premier League experience.

He has made 212 appearances for Palace, scoring 23 goals, since initially joining on loan from Swansea in 2018. Ayew was a second-half substitute in Palace's 2-1 defeat at Brentford on Sunday.

He previously played for Aston Villa, joining them in 2015, before moving to Swansea two years later.

Ayew will join Oliver Skipp as a new signing at the King Power Stadium, with the midfielder arriving from Tottenham for £20m on Monday.

On the latest episode of the When You're Smiling podcast, Ian Baraclough and Charlie Carmichael join Owynn Palmer-Atkin to preview Leicester's trip to Fulham on Saturday.

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Leicester City are closing in on a deal for Crystal Palace's 32-year-old Ghana forward Jordan Ayew. (Sky Sports, external)

Two more attacking midfielders are also on Foxes boss Steve Cooper's list of targets before the window closes. (Telegraph - subscription required, external)

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Leicester City boss Steve Cooper has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Fulham (kick-off 15:00 BST).

Here are the key lines from his news conference:

• Cooper said new signing Oliver Skipp is available to face Fulham and added: "He is a good young player, he has plenty of games under his belt in the Premier League. We have nice variety and balance of midfield options... I believe Skippy offers a calming influence in midfield and we look forward to introducing him into the system."

• On keeping striker Jamie Vardy fit: "Jamie doesn't need any special words from me on capabilities and impact he can have and talent he has around the box. Keeping him fresh for games is going to be important. He is an older player now with his age; as they get older they understand their bodies well and know what is needed to prepare for games. It is important we work with him collaboratively to get him ready for games."

• On players they are being linked with: "Everybody. We are being linked with everybody. But, no names to mention. We want to strengthen the squad. We want to keep a lot [of momentum] going from last year and part of that is adding and strengthening and we will look to do that with a week to go."

• Adding to their forward line is "definitely" an area Leicester want to strengthen but it "might not be done in this window, but one we will look at".

• Cooper said "there were a lot of learnings" from the draw with Tottenham, adding: "There were players making Premier League debuts and club debuts and all of that can show. We needed to be a lot braver in the second half, and that's on all of us, but we played with ambition and intent in the second half."

• On facing Fulham: "They're always a well set-up team with a clear way of playing and we're going up against a team that have, mostly, been together for a while so we will be aware of that. But we are mostly focusing on ourselves and establishing ourselves back in the Premier League."

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We asked you which thing at Leicester hasn't been spoken about enough this week.

Here are some of your comments:

Les: I thought that when Tom Cannon was brought in he was the adequate replacement for Vardy, there has been no mention of him in pre-season, although he was on the bench for the Spurs game, is this another bad buy for City?

Dave: None of the people, including the professional pundits on "When You're Smiling", have truly accepted and admitted how wrong they were about Jannik Vestergaard. He is a class player and has proved them, Brendan Rodgers and a load of Foxes fans so wrong.

Jacob: I don't think anyone is talking about just how good Stephy Mavididi is.

Mike: Steve Cooper's management style is ideal for Leicester. He will quickly win over the fans if he continues to inspire a second half like we had against Spurs on Monday. It looks like we are getting back to the "Foxes never quit" mentality which served us so well under Martin O'Neill and John Robertson.

Steve: As much as I love Vardy, he can't play every minute of every game. And we still haven't got a striker in. Cooper is saying we need more attacking options but we don't seem to be able to get anything over the line. That's what we should be talking about.

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Leicester striker Jamie Vardy has been described as the "ultimate team-mate" by Robert Huth, who alongside Vardy helped the Foxes win the Premier League in 2015-16.

The 37-year-old forward netted the equaliser in Leicester's 1-1 draw against Tottenham on Monday and, as he was being substituted, appeared to taunt the travelling Spurs fans about their failure to win a Premier League title.

Huth told BBC Radio 5 Live: "I do sometimes think football gets a bit boring, everybody has the same answers in interviews. So it is kind of refreshing having players having a bit of fun with supporters.

"As long as both sides understand it's just a bit of banter and a bit of humour between them, then that's absolutely fine. I actually enjoy it, I think it just brings something to the game, a bit of spice to it."

The former Germany centre-back continued: "He [Vardy] is exactly what you see on TV. He does it to opposition fans and opposition players, but he also does it to his own team-mates. He's very annoying but very lovely with it.

"I would probably describe him as the ultimate team-mate really. When he's on the pitch you know he's going to give it his all, you know he's going to fight for 100 minutes. He makes a rubbish ball look good with his energy. He's a really infectious character.

"It was great to have him in the team when I played, he certainly made the difference for us."

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Matt Piper said Leicester's draw with Tottenham on Monday was one of "the most miraculous turnarounds" he has seen from the club.

Speaking on BBC Radio Leicester's When You're Smiling podcast, the former Foxes winger said: "For 55 minutes, I thought it was a real struggle - and I was really worried it could be three or four [goals to Spurs], maybe even five on a different day.

"The combination in the first half of some poor finishing from Spurs after they got in some really dangerous areas, Leicester weren't at it - that gulf in quality was there for everyone to see, I still believe that, but when you lack quality you have to make up for it in other areas and after 55 minutes I think that's what they did.

"They showed more battle, they rolled up their sleeves and got in the faces of the Spurs players, they were following runners and making big tackles.

"There was a lot more energy and urgency about the performance, and then we got the goal which injected some life into the stadium and the players - then they started to believe, and so did the crowd."

He added: "In the end we could have gone on and won the game - we had them flustered, Ange Postecoglou was walking all round his technical area, hands on his head, throwing things on the floor.

"That is one of the most miraculous turnarounds that I have seen in a game from this club. We couldn't lay a glove on them in the first half, we didn't get anywhere near them - it lacked energy, urgency and more importantly it probably lacked belief."

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Leicester winger Kasey McAteer has signed a new long-term contract to keep him at the club until 2028.

McAteer, an academy graduate, made 26 appearances in all competitions last season.

"Everyone knows what playing for Leicester City means to me having been here at the club for most of my life," said the 22-year-old. "To sign a new contract after such an incredible 12 months is a dream come true.

"It's such a special club and there's so much excitement around the place going into the new Premier League season. I'm so happy to be part of it and I'll be giving everything to play my part in helping the team achieve all we can on the pitch."

Chris Forryan
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Let me take you back to Monday night.

At 18:38 BST, BBC Sport football news reporter Nick Mashiter posted on this very page: "Leicester wait to see if they are 'Premier League ready."

Now, I accept we were playing Tottenham here, not Manchester City, and they are called 'Spursy' for a reason, but they finished fifth last season and are in European competition for a reason too.

That reason was there for all to see in the first 45 minutes. We were defending like the British at Rorke's Drift. Spurs deserved to go in ahead at half-time, but what is that saying about a game of two halves? Here you had it.

How many Red Bulls were drunk by the Leicester players at half-time we can’t imagine, but for a lot of the second half, and especially once they had equalised, the Foxes were on top and could well have taken the lead.

The nine-minute halt for the injury broke the game up, though it is good to hear Rodrigo Bentancur is all right.

Winning a game is as much about how you defend as how to attack. Steve Cooper proved a lot of doubters wrong, as did the players who had taken some stick for their pre-season performances.

Facundo Buonanotte was outstanding, Victor Kristiansen was like a new signing and Jannick Vestergaard proved there is a top-flight defender in him. I could go on...

But a special word for Mr Vardy. We call him "the GOAT" but, to me, he is the Duracell Bunny because he just keeps going.

I wasn't expecting that performance but, Mr Mashiter, I think you have your answer: we are!

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We asked for your thoughts after Monday's Premier League game between Leicester City and Tottenham Hotspur.

Here are some of your comments:

Leicester fans

Liam: I really thought we were going to be beaten and it was going to end maybe 4-0 or 5-0, but the spirit and passion that Steve Cooper sent the boys out with was inspiring. If we carry on with that belief, passion and never say die attitude, we will be in for one hell of a ride this season. Up the Citeh!

Andrew: If you had given me a draw before the match, I would have taken it. Leicester were lucky to come in at half-time just one goal down, but the change at the break was huge. We can't rely on Vardy forever, but there is nothing wrong with enjoying it while we can!

Andrew: The first half was what many of us dreaded - Leicester were dominated by Spurs but somehow went in at half-time only one goal down. Whatever Steve Cooper and his coaches said during the break did the trick and we came out invigorated and believing that we could respond. The final 30 minutes (and Vardy) were magnificent. My ears are still ringing!

Mike: I think under Steve Cooper it is going to be a rollercoaster season. This game encapsulated his approach - hang on and hope for chances. Vardy is perfect for this type of football. We might not have much possession but if we can defend resolutely and grab a goal, we should do alright this season.

Tottenham fans

Robert: If anyone wants to understand the term "Spursy" then they only need to watch a replay of this match. We were totally dominant for 60 minutes but we only scored one goal. Then, inexplicably, Romero leaves Vardy unmarked to nod in Leicester's first attempt on target. Players and coaches come and go, but that weak mentality remains. It is both frustrating and baffling.

Tom: Ange said that our finishing was poor - that included Solanke. Johnson and Son were both poor. Son, at 32, no longer has the pace to go past defenders, so instead he plays sideways and backwards. Udogie was given a hard time and he didn't look match fit. Vicario's shouting and screaming at Bergvall was disgraceful - he is an 18-year-old in his first Premier League game! Awful from Vicario.

Karl: Wasteful, like the boss said! It happens too many times throughout seasons, year after year. We definitely should be picking up three points playing teams like Leicester, with no disrespect to them because they dug in and found belief.

Larry: Very disappointing and limp. Spurs have no desire to win trophies and it shows in their body language. Every players needs seconds on the ball and there is no urgency. Spurs are happy to take the lead in matches and shut up shop - Ange seems happy to let them do that as well. We could struggle to finish in the top 10 this season.

Nick Mashiter
BBC Sport football news reporter

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New Leicester City, same Jamie Vardy.

Premier League goal number 137, leaving him just seven goals behind Robin van Persie and sitting 15th on the all-time scoring list, earned the Foxes a battling point against Tottenham.

Leicester rode their luck quite considerably, as wasteful Spurs missed their chances to put the game beyond the Foxes.

But the grit and determination to hang on and ensure they remained in the game was something that pleased boss Steve Cooper.

The Foxes are going to need those fighting qualities if they are to re-establish themselves in the top flight.

However, they might not find future oppositions are as generous as Tottenham were in letting them back into the match.

But in Vardy - who turns 38 in January - they have their last remaining Premier League winner in the squad and, despite being in the autumn of his career, they know they can rely on him.

A few parting words to Cristian Romero as he was substituted also underlined his bite.

He might have lost that explosive turn of pace and he may not challenge for the Golden Boot - which he won in 2019-20 - but Leicester City enter their new Premier League era with Vardy ready for yet another fight.

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Leicester City boss Steve Cooper speaking to BBC Radio Leicester: "It was a difficult first half and it was self-inflicted. Although we did have a plan, we didn't quite get it right because of the possession. We showed them how we could change that at half-time and they agreed and responded.

"We had to up our game and you saw that we looked a good team with the ball as well. I felt like the equaliser was coming and it felt like a second goal was too.

"I am not going overboard because we want to be winning games, but we are satisfied with a point. It is also great for confidence and belief that we can succeed at this level."