The Athletic's Rob Tanner & former Leicester captain Matt Elliott, reflect on an impressive run of results over the festive period and whether Leicester should actually be top of the league right now?... 

Plus, Rob explains the impact of Leicester's shiny new training ground on their transfer business and has news on the latest outgoings at the King Power. 

The pair also discuss Jonny Evans' new deal, who best to partner him in the heart of the Leicester defence and why the FA Cup is still important to Brendan Rodgers. 

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The Athletic's Rob Tanner & former Leicester captain Matt Elliott, reflect on a comfortable win over Brighton, in a week where Rodger's Foxes showed the depth of their attacking talent... 

Why all the mystery around Caglar Soyuncu's latest setback, should Brendan Rodgers splash the cash on another centre-half in January or is there a short-term solution already in the squad?

Plus more on James Justin's rise and rise and our Europa League (Round of 32) opponents, Slavia Prague.

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The Athletic's Rob Tanner & former Leicester captain Matt Elliott, discuss rushing players back from injury as Ricardo Pereira and Caglar Soyuncu break down again in Europe... 

They also discuss Ayoze Perez coming in from the cold, Maddison's surprisingly low assist tally, why Leicester struggle to defend set-pieces and as rival academies continue to close - Why Leicester's continues to thrive. 

Plus, Rob reveals the details of a fascinating interview with former CEO Barrie Pierpoint.

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The Athletic's Rob Tanner & former Leicester captain Matt Elliott, reflect on a worrying pattern of home defeats and propose some tactical solutions of their own... 

Do we need a different system to combat teams who visit the King Power, how timely are the expected returns of N'Didi, Pereira and Soyuncu from injury and just how good was former Foxes striker Gary Lineker? 

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The Athletic's Rob Tanner & former captain Matt Elliott, reflect on the lessons learned from Liverpool last weekend... Can The Foxes bounce back against Braga? 

Plus, Rob updates us on Ricardo Pereira's recovery from injury and the guys pay homage to cult hero, and Premier League title-winner, Marcin Wasilewski! 

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The Athletic's Rob Tanner & club legend Matt Elliott, ponder the impact of what would be a first league win at Anfield in twenty years!... 

How well is Youri Tielemans playing, how Vardy can exploit a depleted Liverpool defence and should Rodgers stick with the current back five even as the likes of Castagne, Soyuncu and Perreira approach full fitness? 

Plus, Matt Elliott reflects on what it took to win in Liverpool (as his Leicester side were the last to manage it) and Tim tells us the inspiring story of James Wesolowski. 

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The Athletic's Rob Tanner & club legend Matt Elliott, debate Leicester's startling penalty record so far this season - as the Foxes sit top of the Premier League! 

How big an impact has James Justin made in recent weeks? How important is it that the club secure a new deal for Jonny Evans and was Southgate wrong to overlook Harvey Barnes & James Maddison?

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The Athletic's Rob Tanner & club legend Matt Elliott, reflect on Leicester's best-ever start (joint) to a Premier League season, following another victory away from home - at Elland Road on Monday night... 

How much credit does Brendan Rodgers deserve, considering the current injury crisis, has Jamie Vardy's game evolved this season and what did happen the last time Leicester had 15 points after 7 games? 

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The Athletic's Rob Tanner & club legend Matt Elliott, reflect on a 1-0 home defeat to Aston Villa and discuss how Leicester's confidence is affected when Jamie Vardy is injured... 

How good was Wesley Fofana's debut and did Slimani's return to action feel like a step backwards? 

Plus, does Brendan Rodgers' side need to be a little more like Aston Villa when it comes to trying to influence the referee and how will an already depleted squad juggle both Zorya Luhansk in the Europa League and Arsenal in the Premier League this week! 

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This week, The Athletic's Rob Tanner & club legend Matt Elliott, debate pay-per-view games and the impact of Leicester City's 2016 PL title win on 'Project Big Picture'... 

Plus, they'll look ahead to the 'derby' against Aston Villa on Sunday - if Dennis Praet and James Maddison play together? And if Rodgers should opt for new signing Wesley Fofana in defence?

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