Express. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express.
Claudio Ranieri warns Leicester players: Norwich game harder than Arsenal
LEICESTER boss Claudio Ranieri wants an "angry" response from his players against Norwich this weekend after they lost to Arsenal last time out.
Claudio Ranieri says Norwich game will be harder than Arsenal defeat
The Foxes were beaten 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium thanks to a stoppage-time effort from Danny Welbeck, and Ranieri is demanding more focus from his team when they host fourth-from-bottom Norwich.
"I told my players it will be a big battle on Saturday. It will be harder than against Arsenal," the Italian said in his pre-match press conference.
The Foxes face West Brom, Watford, Newcastle and Crystal Palace after the Canaries game, with four of those teams currently in the bottom half of the table.
"The five matches next for us, I believe they can be key in our season," he added. "We want to grow and stay at a high level. We have to manage the pressure and have the confidence."