City On The Sofa Talking Points: Twists & Turns & Our Final Match
- City On The Sofa’s panel reflect on Leicester City’s 3-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur
- The Foxes were beaten following an own goal from James Justin and Harry Kane’s brace
- Matt Elliott, Steve Walsh and Iwan Roberts watched along on City On The Sofa on Sunday
City were beaten 3-0 on their first trip to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium following a sixth-minute own goal from James Justin and two strikes from former Foxes loanee Harry Kane.
Brendan Rodgers’ side had opportunities of their own in north London, going close through Wes Morgan, Jamie Vardy, Ayoze Pérez and debutant George Hirst, but they were unable to respond to Spurs’ three efforts in the first period.
Lloris’ fantastic saves
Steve Walsh said: “We hit a brick wall in Hugo Lloris. He made some fantastic saves and they came out on top today. You have to accept the loss and results happen for a reason. It’s been a terrific season and a valiant attempt by Leicester City. We’ve beaten many records when you look back. We’ve made it into Europe, which is brilliant.”
All to play for
Iwan Roberts said: “If you cut the mistakes out today that happened in the first half, then it’s an even game and there’s nothing to separate the sides. As we know, football doesn’t work like that in the best league in the world. Every team is fighting for the same thing, but it’s still all to play for.”
Competing with the best
Matt Elliott said: “For these clubs – the regular ‘top six’, if you like – Europe is crucial, and they’re used to being at that level for the majority of the time. For Leicester to be competing against those teams, that’s some achievement in itself. That’s no small feat, that’s for sure. It’s a good place to be and they’re a good club to support.”
A ‘massive’ match on the horizon
Steve Walsh said: “The shape we play and the players that play on Sunday against Manchester United is going to be massive. We have to go and win that game now, and they have great momentum at the moment. It’s still there, and I’d love it if we do it. You can look at any permutation, but it’s about winning that game.”
Twists and turns to come
Iwan Roberts said: “There are a few twists and turns, and Leicester have a game against Manchester United coming up. They’ve had two good cup runs, too, so overall, it’s been a good season with some good football being played. To still be in a chance for Champions League football going into the game is positive.”
Decisions on personnel and formation
Matt Elliott: “There’s a lot for Brendan Rodgers to mull over this week in terms of personnel and formation. Against Arsenal in the first half, they were sailing close to the wind and came unstuck against Tottenham today. The manager has a few decisions to make before the match against Manchester United.”
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