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EPL: Swansea City beat Leicester City 2-0 to trigger relegation battle for the Foxes


 EPL: Swansea City beat Leicester City 2-0 to trigger relegation battle for the Foxes

— Leicester are like 'dead men walking', says Chris Coleman

Alfie Mawson and Martin Olsson strikes seem to pile relegation pressure on Foxes.

Alfie Mawson opened scoring for Swansea with wonderfully struck volley
Martin Olsson doubled lead in first half stoppage time for Swans.

Despite being in similar positions in the Premier League table, the form of Swansea and Leicester could not be compared. The former are flying, and the champions are dropping like a stone.

First-half goals from defenders Alfie Mawson and Martin Olsson secured three more points for Swansea to move them above their opponents and four points clear of the relegation zone.

Leicester, meanwhile - who also have FA Cup and Champions League campaigns to consider - are now 17th and just one point ahead of 18th-placed Hull City.

Chris Coleman and Alan Smith discuss Leicester City's plight after the champions slipped to a fifth Premier League defeat in a row at Swansea.
Leicester are like "dead men walking" in their battle to avoid relegation, according to Chris Coleman.

The Wales boss saw the Foxes beaten 2-0 by relegation rivals Swansea on Nissan Super Sunday, a defeat that leaves them without a win or even a goal yet in the Premier League in 2017.

"I feel a bit sorry for Leicester, they're lacking so much confidence and are like dead men walking at the moment," he said. "As soon as [the first goal] went in there was only going to be one winner, confidence just oozed out of them.

"They're obviously a very honest bunch of people but sometimes you can be too honest. You need someone to cross the line a little bit. On the pitch or in training they need a spark from someone.

"They need to get back to what they were doing. Whatever made them [champions] last year, just scratch the surface on that and it will be enough for them to turn the corner."

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