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Nigel Pearson
Nigel Pearson

Leicester - Leicester moved a step closer to completing their great escape from Premier League relegation as Riyad Mahrez's double sealed a vital 2-0 win over Southampton on Saturday.

Nigel Pearson's side had been bottom of the table for 140 days this season, but they are now three points clear of the relegation zone with two games left after Mahrez inspired their sixth win in their last seven matches.

The Algerian playmaker struck twice in the first 19 minutes at the King Power Stadium and a victory at relegation rivals Sunderland next weekend could guarantee Leicester's survival.

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