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Leicester City's title defence has turned into a nightmare relegation battle... but why has it gone so wrong for Claudio Ranieri's Foxes?

Just eight months on from winning the Premier League title, Leicester City now find themselves struggling at the wrong end of the table.

A defence of their crown has never really seemed realistic, with avoiding relegation now the primary objective for a group of players who were drinking champagne, being showered with confetti and lifting the famous trophy just eight months ago.

Sportsmail looks at why it's all gone wrong for Ranieri and his group of title-winners.

Leicester City won the Premier League title in stunning fashion at the end of last season
Leicester City won the Premier League title in stunning fashion at the end of last season
But now they are struggling at the wrong end of the table and are facing a relegation battle
But now they are struggling at the wrong end of the table and are facing a relegation battle
Following defeat by Everton, the Foxes are 16th in the table as the season approached half way
Following defeat by Everton, the Foxes are 16th in the table as the season approached half way

More is needed from star man Mahrez

Ranieri's benching of Riyad Mahrez brought concerns over the Algerian's form to a head on Boxing Day.