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Ranieri: We’re battling the drop
- Updated: December 3, 2016
Claudio Ranieri conceded Leicester must focus on avoiding relegation after their faltering Premier League defence took another hit away to Sunderland.
Robert Huth’s own goal and a Jermain Defoe strike helped Sunderland win 2-1 at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.
Shinji Ozakaki reduced the deficit with ten minutes to go, but Sunderland held on to beat Leicester after late Jordan Pickford heroics denied Wes Morgan.
The result leaves Leicester in 15th, with Ranieri reiterating that the champions are facing a battle to remain in the top-tier.
“For us it’s very important to stay in …