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Kasper Schmeichel (Getty Images)
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London - An Andy King goal four minutes from time helped bottom club Leicester to a 2-1 victory over West Ham on Saturday to revive hopes of Premier League survival.

The result, just Leicester's fifth win of the season, pulled them up to 22 points, three behind both Burnley, who play Tottenham on Sunday, and QPR, 4-1 winners over West Brom.

It also left them just four points off Sunderland, out of the relegation zone in 17th spot and who entertain Newcastle on Sunday.

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