Tom Collomosse

The Foxes had just suffered a seventh straight defeat, leaving them fearful of a second relegation in three seasons ahead of a crucial trip to Tottenham on Sunday.

TOM COLLOMOSSE: After Leicester had subsided to defeat against Crystal Palace on January 15, a few senior players had seen enough.

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Aston Villa were held to a 1-1 draw by West Ham at home in the Premier League on Sunday as Emerson Palmieri levelled in the second half after Jacob Ramsey's early strike.

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TOM COLLOMOSSE: A top-eight spot in the Champions League group phase is about far more for Aston Villa than a couple of quiet weeks in February.

Aston Villa are still in the hunt for a Champions League return on two fronts, despite a dip in January that has dented their top-four chances.

Nottingham Forest have been the surprise success story of the season, riding high in third place and extremely well-placed to land their first European campaign since the 1995-96 campaign.

Nottingham Forest has been the surprising success story of the season, driving high in third place and well positioned to land their first European adventure since the 1995-96 campaign.

Villa's 4-2 victory over Celtic sent them to the last 16 of the Champions League, but the day was clouded by uncertainty about the future of the two attackers of the club.