The Premier League leaders are closing in on the
title and take on Nigel Pearson's side who have
given their survival hopes a huge boost with four
straight victories

Jose Mourinho expects Leicester City to retain their
Premier League status, as he prepares to take his
Chelsea side to the King Power Stadium on
Wednesday.

Leicester have been resurgent in recent weeks,
stringing together four consecutive wins to climb
from the foot of the table to outside the relegation
zone.

Saturday's 1-0 win at fellow strugglers Burnley
lifted them to 17th, a point clear of danger,
although they now face a much sterner test in the
shape of the league leaders.

Chelsea's 0-0 draw at Arsenal at the weekend
means they cannot clinch a fourth Premier League
crown on Wednesday, although it is seemingly
only a matter of time for Mourinho's men.

"I think they are going to survive," the Portuguese
said. "I was surprised with their bad position
because they're a good team with good players.
"I'm not surprised they are out of the relegation
zone and I will not be surprised when they keep in
the division. They are playing well and the results
are coming.

"We are never complacent, we know that they are a
good team and they are a difficult opponent."
Wednesday's clash also gives Mourinho the chance
to reunite with Leicester midfielder Esteban
Cambiasso, whom he worked with during a
successful spell at Inter.

"I won the treble with Cambiasso, he was
fundamental to my golden team and he is one of
the players that means a lot to me," Mourinho
said.
"He is being phenomenal for them and I'm very
happy for him."

Mourinho continues to have doubts over Diego
Costa (hamstring) and Loic Remy (calf), although
Oscar should be in contention after taking a blow
to the head against Arsenal.
For Leicester, David Nugent (calf) and Jeffrey
Schlupp (knock) remain doubtful.
Despite their superb form during April, manager
Nigel Pearson knows there is still plenty of work
ahead.
"It's been very satisfying to get four wins and it
gives us a realistic chance," he said. "The only
thing that matters is that we're out on the bottom
three after 38 games. To do that we have to
remain focused.
"There is still a lot of football to be played. Every
game now has something riding on it. There's lots
left to do.
"We want to try to win this next game. It will be
hard against Chelsea, but there's no reason not to
look at it positively.

"Chelsea will be strong on Wednesday. We expect
them to be at their best and we have to be at our
best. Throughout the season our fans have
remained positive, but in the last few games in
particular, they have inspired us."

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