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Rodgers optimistic
Brendan Rodgers is hopeful that Leicester can go toe-to-toe with Premier League leaders Arsenal on Saturday.
The Foxes have seen an upturn in form in recent weeks, picking up wins against Aston Villa and Tottenham, but were brought back down to earth by Manchester United last time out.
Rodgers, 50, has not allowed the defeat to dampen his hopes of an upset at the King Power Stadium tomorrow.
Arsenal returned to winning ways at Villa on Matchday 24 but will be wary of the threat that the East Midlands side possess.
Ahead of the Gunners clash, the Northern Irish coach said: “I think both teams want to play, that’s the identity and philosophy of both Mikel [Arteta] and myself.
“We want to create and score goals. I think we’ve shown that but, of course, you have to be mindful of the quality they have.
“Like in all the big games against top teams, you have to defend well, you have to be strong, do all the basics of the game well.
“Track runners, be competitive, and then you have to believe in your football, believe that you can create and score goals. It should be a fantastic game.”
Dyche relishing Everton role
Sean Dyche is loving the challenge of being Everton’s head coach and leading them in the fight against relegation in the Premier League.
The former Burnley boss took over from Frank Lampard and has made an instant impact at Goodison Park, picking up two wins from his first three matches at the helm.
The Toffees have the chance to make it three home victories in a row with three points against Villa on Saturday which could see them put some distance between themselves and the relegation zone.
On the challenge the Merseysiders face, Dyche said: “I’ve walked into an environment where people work hard which is a great start.
“It’s not about easy or hard — no job is easy, it’s always about hard work. We’ve got a way of working that can develop between the people here and my mini-group that has come in, then working with the players.
“That’s the end product that you want, to get the players in the best shape mentally, physically and tactically to give performances.
“So far, it’s been very enjoyable. Yes, it’s a big challenge but it’s very enjoyable.”
