Cup heartbreak will drive us on in league, says Leicester boss Rodgers
Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers has backed his team to bounce back from their Carabao Cup heartbreak when they return to Premier League action against Chelsea at the weekend.
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Dean Smith hails ‘goal made in Egypt’ as Villa beat Leicester
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith hailed a “goal made in Egypt” after substitutes Trezeguet and Ahmed Elmohamady combined in injury time to send the club to the Carabao Cup final with victory against Leicester.
Smith’s so proud to be taking Villa to Wembley
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith spoke of his pride after leading his boyhood club to the League Cup final with a dramatic late victory against Leicester.
Trezeguet scores late winner to send Aston Villa to Wembley
Aston Villa reached their first league cup final for a decade with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Leicester in the second leg of their semi-final at Villa Park.
Premier League sides average more than six changes in FA Cup
Runaway Premier League leaders Liverpool named an entirely changed starting line-up for their FA Cup fourth-round tie at Shrewsbury as top-flight sides made over six alterations on average.
Mbwana Samatta in line for Aston Villa debut in Carabao Cup semi-final
New striker Mbwana Samatta comes into contention for Aston Villa’s second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final at home to Leicester on Tuesday night following his recent £8.5million move from Genk.
Chelsea to host winners of Shrewsbury-Liverpool FA Cup replay
League One Shrewsbury have the perfect incentive to see off a youthful Liverpool side in their FA Cup fourth-round replay with the winner facing Chelsea.
Vardy fitness boost for Leicester ahead of cup semi-final return leg
Leicester striker Jamie Vardy is set to return from a hamstring injury for his side’s Carabao Cup semi-final, second leg at Aston Villa on Tuesday.
Smith hopes Samatta can make immediate impact for Aston Villa
Dean Smith has called on new signing Mbwana Samatta to immediately bring his quality to bear as Aston Villa bid for a third visit to Wembley in 21 months.
Dewsbury-Hall joins Blackpool on loan from Leicester
Leicester midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has capped off a memorable couple of days by joining Blackpool on loan.
Rodgers highlights Iheanacho’s importance to Leicester
Brendan Rodgers has talked up the importance of Leicester forward Kelechi Iheanacho ahead of Tuesday’s Carabao Cup semi-final, second leg at Aston Villa.
Brentford boss Frank thinks FA Cup replays are ‘killing’ the competition
Brentford head coach Thomas Frank was pleased to avoid an FA Cup replay on Saturday after a 1-0 defeat to Leicester and thinks the rematches are killing the competition.
Leicester boss Rodgers heaps praise on ‘efficient’ Iheanacho
Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers was full of praise for match-winner Kelechi Iheanacho after his goal booked their place in the FA Cup fifth round.
Early Kelechi Iheanacho strike sends Leicester into FA Cup fifth round
A much-changed Leicester side progressed into the fifth round of the FA Cup thanks to an early strike by Kelechi Iheanacho at Brentford.
Said Benrahma misses out for Brentford
Brentford will be without forward Said Benrahma for Saturday’s FA Cup match at home to Leicester after his father died earlier in the week.
Jamie Vardy feeling ‘much better’ after glute injury, says Brendan Rodgers
Jamie Vardy’s injury is not as bad as Leicester initially feared and the striker could be fit for the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final against Aston Villa next week.
Joel Valencia out to impress when Brentford face Leicester
Brentford forward Joel Valencia is ready to take his chance if selected for Saturday’s FA Cup fourth-round tie against Leicester.
Leicester interested in signing Southampton defender Vestergaard
Leicester are looking at signing Southampton centre-back Jannik Vestergaard, the PA news agency understands.
Let me be Frank, I’ll use more senior Brentford players against Leicester
Brentford head coach Thomas Frank has hinted he will make fewer changes for Saturday’s FA Cup last-32 tie at home to Leicester compared to the previous round.
Barnes is proving his Premier League quality – Leicester boss Rodgers
Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers believes talented midfielder Harvey Barnes is finally beginning to find his feet in the Premier League.