January to May
January
The start of the New Year sees Leicester face off against Middlesbrough on 2 January 2017. A couple of weeks later, the Premier League champions host Chelsea, in what should be another exciting encounter.
The last two games of the month should be relatively easy for Claudio Ranieri’s men as they take on Southampton and Burnley away, which should be six points for the side at least.
February
This is one month where the Foxes should be looking to get maximum points from their fixtures. Although they host Manchester United and Liverpool in the Premier League, this Leicester team should be able to get the better of them as the games would be played at the King Power stadium.
The other game of the month for the side would be a trip to Wales as they face Swansea. Nine points out of nine should be the target for Ranieri’s team.
March
London seems to be the home for Leicester in March as the last two games of the month sees the Foxes play Arsenal and West Ham, both away from home.
The Premier League champions though start the month against Hull City, which should be an easy three points but the other two games can prove tough depending how far Leicester go in the Champions League and the toll European football would take on Ranieri’s men.
April
April is another busy month for Claudio Ranieri’s men as his side have to deal with six Premier League fixtures. This month should be the easiest one of the lot for the Foxes as they don’t really have too many tough games barring the one against Tottenham at home.
Leicester start the month playing Stoke City and Sunderland at home before taking on Everton at Goodison. They continue travelling as the side faces Crystal Palace and return home to play Spurs.
The Premier League champions finish the month playing against West Brom away, which should be an easy three points for the club.
May
Leicester end their Premier League campaign with games against Watford, Manchester City and Bournemouth.
Two out of the three games are at home with the Citizens hosting the plucky side in between the two games at the King Power Stadium. Six points should be a surety for the Foxes but they could get a similar result as to last season at the Etihad as well.
Verdict
Last season was one of the greatest in the history of the Premier League and it would be a miracle if Leicester can again win the Premier League. The going will be tough for Claudio Ranieri’s men as they have to deal with Champions League football as well, something which will take a toll on the players.
The toughest month for the Foxes would be October when they face Chelsea and Tottenham away but April should be a walk in the park for the side as they don’t really have a lot of tough games to deal with.
The Italian though will take each game as it comes and not fret too much about the result. It is this kind of attitude that could see them do well and even make it to the top four this season, which would be incredible and who would want to bet against that happening?
