Why Leicester City might keep pace at the top as Wesley Fofana keeps one-time idol quiet

In an unpredictable season Premier League Leicester City flexibility could keep them difficult to accessories top.Before night Monday, only one of the so-called six large occupied a place in the top eight, with shock victories and strange results for the first six weeks contributing to an unusual early table, with the city in the fourth and Everton, Aston Villa, Leeds, Southampton and also making strong starts.

City have claimed victory in four of their six games – including their first three on the road for the first time in its history – showing “different ways to win” in the process.

“In six games, have had difficult away games,” said manager Brendan Rodgers, the initial assessment of your team for the season. “To go to Manchester City and victory was an exceptional performance. It was a different type of performance here (at Arsenal), but an outstanding win for us against a great club.

“We have demonstrated learning and different ways to win. In the six parties, which pressed the game very well. West Brom was a good test for us in the first game. In other games, we had to dig and score goals, and the like against Burnley. “