Back to the Leicester City Newsfeed

Claudio Ranieri admits Leicester will always 'be in my heart' ahead of emotional return to the King Power... but insists he won't be distracted from winning three points for Watford

Watford boss Claudio Ranieri says Leicester's fairytale Premier League title success will remain in his heart forever as he prepares for an emotional return to the King Power Stadium.

Ranieri defied pre-season odds of 5,000-1 to mastermind one of sport's greatest stories when the Foxes became shock champions in 2016.

The veteran Italian, who was appointed at Vicarage Road last month, is due back at his former club for the first time as an opposing manager on Sunday afternoon.

Watford boss Claudio Ranieri is expecting a very emotional return to Leicester this weekend

He anticipates a moving occasion but is determined not to be distracted by sentiment, with the Hornets seeking to build on last weekend's superb 4-1 win over Manchester United.