Arsenal and Tottenham can put Leicester under pressure thanks to fixture list

The current league leaders could see their lead slashed by their two remaining title rivals

Simon Rice
Thursday 31 March 2016 11:45 BST
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Leicester have so far shown little sign of feeling the pressure of leading the Premier League table. Despite their unfamiliar position they've won their last three games.

However this weekend's fixture list could potentially put their resolve to the test more than ever before.

Following the international break, the Premier League resumes but the Foxes don't play their home match against Southampton until Sunday.

By that time, their two remaining title rivals - Arsenal and Tottenham - will have already resumed their campaigns. The north London clubs are in action on Saturday and are well aware that they can ill afford to drop any points between now and the end of the season if they are to stand a chance of lifting the Premier League trophy come May.

Arsenal host Watford at 3pm and Tottenham travel to Anfield to play Liverpool at 5.30pm. Should both win, Leicester's lead over Tottenham will be just two points and Arsenal will be eight behind.

So will Leicester be able to handle the pressure?

This weekend's Premier League fixtures...

SATURDAY

Aston Villa vs Chelsea 12.45pm

Arsenal vs Watford 3pm

Bournemouth vs Manchester City 3pm

Norwich vs Newcastle 3pm

Stoke vs Swansea 3pm

Sunderland vs West Brom 3pm

West Ham vs Crystal Palace 3pm

Liverpool vs Tottenham 5.30pm

SUNDAY

Leicester vs Southampton 1.30pm

Manchester United vs Everton 4pm

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