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Leicester boss Claude Puel wants to win 'second championship' as he targets seventh place finish

Claude Puel has challenged Leicester to win the 'second championship' within the Premier League as they embark upon the run-in.

Two seasons ago, the Foxes made headlines around the world when under Claudio Ranieri, they shunted English football's aristocrats aside to clinch the title against all expectations.

The big guns have flexed their muscles since and Leicester have had to recalibrate their ambitions, and Puel admits that competing with the top six once again is currently a pipe dream.

Leicester's Claude Puel wants his side to win the 'second championship' by finishing seventh
Leicester's Claude Puel wants his side to win the 'second championship' by finishing seventh
Winger Riyad Mahrez runs during training on Thursday as Leicester gear up to face Stoke
Winger Riyad Mahrez runs during training on Thursday as Leicester gear up to face Stoke

Asked if seventh place was a realistic target, he told a press conference: 'Of course, the first six places are difficult, to play against these great teams.