Bournemouth will be tougher than Man City - Ranieri
Claudio Ranieri believes Leicester City's match against 16th-placed AFC Bournemouth will be harder than playing Manchester City.
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Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri said his side's upcoming clash against AFC Bournemouth will be a harder test than their game against Manchester City.
Ranieri's men are second to Arsenal in the Premier League on goal difference following a 0-0 draw at home to City on Tuesday.
Their next challenge comes in the form of Bournemouth at King Power Stadium, and Ranieri is expecting a tougher test than against Manuel Pellegrini's side.
"Believe me, it’s more difficult the next match. Against Bournemouth it will be more, more, more difficult," the 64-year-old said.
"Why? Because they are in good condition, they press a lot and move the ball very well.
"I remember the match there and against Arsenal the first half an hour they played very well. It will be a difficult match."
Ranieri praised the Leicester players and supporters after the draw with City and said they are ready to fight against anybody.
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"We're the basement and the other teams are a villa with a swimming pool. It's not easy for us but we want to fight with everybody," he said.
"It's a miracle what we're doing. I'd love this to continue but it's not easy. I'd like my players to continue to fight like today.
"It's fantastic. I can only say well done to our players and our fans are unbelievable, they support us and they push us."
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