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Steve Cooper reveals what Leicester City are 'talking about' as they strive to leapfrog Man Utd

-Credit: (Image: Reach Publishing Services Limited)
-Credit: (Image: Reach Publishing Services Limited)


Leicester City manager Steve Cooper has called for his team to "shine" in their upcoming match against Manchester United at Old Trafford. The Foxes, who secured a last-minute point against Ipswich Town thanks to Jordan Ayew's dramatic goal, are just two points adrift of United in the league standings.

Despite the potential to overtake their rivals with a win, Cooper insists that climbing the table is not their primary focus. "We’re not going into the game with that in mind," he said.

"We have to have belief in the game plan. It’s not something we’re talking about. We’re talking about getting certain players in certain positions and having an impact on the game."

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Cooper expressed his desire for the Foxes to believe in their ability to triumph at Old Trafford and to embrace the challenge ahead. "You can go anywhere and create anything. There are no guarantees. Whatever we want to get out of any season is not going to be through good fortune, it’s going to be delivering when it counts. We want to shine at Old Trafford and show who we are."

Leicester's knack for scoring decisive late goals has been evident, with another stoppage-time equaliser following Ayew's winner against Southampton. While Cooper appreciates his team's resilience, he wants them to exhibit that determination throughout the entire match.

He said: "We’re good for a goal at the moment. It’s not the plan to leave it so late to get results. At Ipswich we had a chance to make it a game that was ours all the way through and we didn’t do that. It’s good that we’re showing resilience. But we have to show that at the start and during different moments in games. These are conversations that are going on."

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