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Trio concerns for Foxes
Jermaine Beckford, Richie Wellens and Michael Johnson are injury concerns for Leicester ahead of the visit of East Midlands rivals Derby.
Clean sheets are inspiring Foxes - Eriksson
Manager Sven-Goran Eriksson believes Leicester's run of clean sheets is seeing them grow in confidence.
Schlupp contract talks under way - Eriksson
Leicester have begun talks with Jeffrey Schlupp's representative about a new contract for the highly-rated teenager.
Sven happy to take point
Leicester manager Sven Goran-Eriksson was equally happy as Middlesbrough counterpart Tony Mowbray with a point from a goalless draw at the Riverside.
Boro and Foxes in bore draw
Middlesbrough missed the opportunity to move top of the npower Championship but remain unbeaten in the league following a goalless bore draw with Leicester.
Sven: Schlupp is on the up
Leicester manager Sven-Goran Eriksson believes teenage striker Jeffrey Schlupp is destined for the top of the game.
Eriksson hoping for Johnson impact
Leicester manager Sven-Goran Eriksson is looking forward to having a fit Michael Johnson available.
Johnson in line for return to action
Michael Johnson could make his first league start in over three years when Leicester travel to Middlesbrough.
Sven: Mills is proving his worth
Leicester manager Sven-Goran Eriksson believes club-record signing Matt Mills is beginning to show his worth.
Eriksson sees positives in point
Leicester boss Sven-Goran Eriksson was relatively pleased with a point from his side's goalless draw at Cardiff and believes the Foxes are starting to gel.
Bluebirds and Foxes in stalemate
Cardiff and Leicester both extended their unbeaten runs in the npower Championship to five games with a goalless draw at Cardiff City Stadium.
Nugent set for Foxes comeback
David Nugent is closing in on a return to fitness and could even be involved in Leicester's Championship clash at Cardiff on Sunday.
Eriksson to restore regulars
Manager Sven-Goran Eriksson is expected to make wholesale changes when Leicester return to Cardiff in the Championship on Sunday.
Schmeichel as good as Hart - Eriksson
Sven-Goran Eriksson believes Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel is on a par with England number one Joe Hart.
Eriksson expects whole new ball game
Sven-Goran Eriksson insists Leicester's Carling Cup defeat at Cardiff will have no bearing on the Championship clash between the two sides.
Penalty woe for Foxes
Paul Quinn scored the decisive spot-kick as Cardiff progressed to the fourth round of the Carling Cup 7-6 on penalties against Leicester following a 2-2 draw.
Bamba set for new Foxes deal
Sven-Goran Eriksson has hinted that Sol Bamba could be in line for a new contract at Leicester.
Johnson set for Foxes start
Michael Johnson will make only his second Leicester appearance in the Carling Cup against Cardiff.
Eriksson confident of handling pressure
Sven-Goran Eriksson insists he is able to handle the pressure of the high expectations at Leicester this season.
Foxes ponder FA challenge
Leicester have still to decide whether to challenge an FA charge of failing to control their players, according to manager Sven-Goran Eriksson.
Leicester win brings relief for Sven
Sven Goran Eriksson spoke of his relief after Leicester produced their best performance of the season to end Brighton's unbeaten run 1-0.
Foxes see off Seagulls
Brighton were knocked off top spot in the npower Championship after their unbeaten start to the season was ended by a 1-0 defeat to big-spending Leicester.
Spireites swoop for Smith
Chesterfield have signed goalkeeper Adam Smith on a month's emergency loan from Leicester.
Positive news for Foxes
Jermaine Beckford and Paul Konchesky are expected to be fit for Leicester when npower Championship leaders Brighton visit the King Power Stadium.
Trio on trial with Foxes
Leicester have got three players on trial at the club.
Gallagher blow for Foxes
Leicester midfielder Paul Gallagher could be out for up to five weeks after the club confirmed he damaged ankle ligaments during the 1-1 draw at Barnsley.
Sven gets cash promise
Leicester manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has been assured he will be given more money to spend in January should he wish to add to his squad.
Quality displays will come with time - Wellens
Richie Wellens believes Sven-Goran Eriksson's side have been trying too hard to justify their tag as pre-season promotion favourites.
Neville: Fees have been inflated
Football director Andrew Neville has hit out at the critics who have accused Leicester of trying to buy promotion.
Eriksson: Windows are not right
Sven-Goran Eriksson believes it would be fairer on players if the transfer window was scrapped.
Eriksson content with squad
Leicester manager Sven-Goran Eriksson believes the addition of Jermaine Beckford to his playing staff completes his vision of a promotion-winning squad.
Robins fended off Maynard interest
Bristol City chairman Colin Sexstone has revealed his club rejected a "very substantial" bid from Leicester for striker Nicky Maynard in the transfer window.
Boss slams Foxes over Kebe
Reading boss Brian McDermott has hit out at Leicester for their pursuit of Jimmy Kebe, despite the Mali international opting to remain at the Madejski Stadium.
Nugent blow for Foxes
Manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has confirmed David Nugent's hamstring injury will keep the Leicester striker sidelined for "four or five weeks".
Beckford: Move was difficult to turn down
Jermaine Beckford has revealed he signed for Leicester because of the club's huge potential.
Eriksson admits Gradel interest
Leicester manager Sven-Goran Eriksson admitted he discussed the possibility of bringing former academy product Max Gradel back to the club.
Kermorgant leaves Foxes
Leicester have reached an agreement with Yann Kermorgant to cancel the French striker's contract with immediate effect.
Beckford heads to Leicester
Leicester have completed the signing of Everton striker Jermaine Beckford for a fee which could rise to £4million.


