Leicester 2-0 So’ton

LEICESTER continued their march towards Premier League survival against Southampton at Filbert Way on Saturday.

Riyad Mahrez enhanced his growing reputation by scoring both goals as Nigel Pearson, this week named manager of the month for April, celebrated a sixth victory in seven matches.

The Foxes thoroughly deserved their 2-0 success but Southampton, who have entertained for much of the season and earned plaudits for mounting a challenge for the European places, disappointed.

A fourth straight away loss looks to have finally ended their hopes of catching Liverpool in fifth spot.

For Leicester, the win is the latest in what has been a remarkable turnaround in fortune.

A month ago they looked dead and buried and set for a return to the Championship after a eight-game winless run which included six defeats.

Now, Pearson’s side sit three places and three points above the drop zone and can clinch their place in the top flight for another season with victory at relegation rivals Sunderland next Saturday — should other results also go their way.