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Claudio Ranieri gushes over "fantastic" Manchester United defence

Claudio Ranieri feels that it will be difficult for high-flying Leicester to preserve their free-scoring form against Manchester United's "fantastic" defence.

Claudio Ranieri has suggested that Leicester City will find it hard to preserve their high-flying form against Manchester United's "fantastic" defence this weekend.

Saturday throws up a top-of-the-table clash at the King Power as Premier League leaders Leicester host the Red Devils, who sit one point back in second.

No team has scored more than the Foxes this term, but Ranieri warns that it could be tough to improve on their 28-goal season against the Red Devils, who have conceded just nine times - fewer than anybody else.

"Manchester United's defensive line is fantastic," the Italian told reporters. "They defend like a unit and it's difficult to break their lines."

City have lost just once this season.

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Claudio Ranieri Manager of Leicester City looks on during the Barclays Premier League match between Stoke City and Leicester City at Britannia Stadium on September 19, 2015 in Stoke on Trent, United Kingdom.
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