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Leicester star Riyad Mahrez ready to start against Arsenal, claims boss Craig Shakespeare

Craig Shakespeare is ready to start Riyad Mahrez against Arsenal despite the Algerian wanting out and Arsene Wenger being a known admirer.

Leicester travel to the Emirates for the Premier League's curtain raiser on Friday but Mahrez has trained well according to Shakespeare and is not trying to force a move.

'I wouldn't have any qualms to start him against Arsenal,' said Shakespeare. 'I can only speak on how I've found him so far since he's come back.

Leicester are ready to start Riyad Mahrez in their Premier League opener with Arsenal
Leicester are ready to start Riyad Mahrez in their Premier League opener with Arsenal
Craig Shakespeare claims the Algerian has remained focused in recent weeks
Craig Shakespeare claims the Algerian has remained focused in recent weeks

He's been very focused and hasn't given me one problem where I've had to take him to one side and say, "Oi, pull your finger out.