David Moyes expecting a backlash from champions Leicester

David Moyes says a backlash from champions Leicester is inevitable after an inconsistent start to their title defence.

Claudio Ranieri's Foxes currently sit in 13th position in the table but are just two points above the relegation zone after six defeats from their opening 13 league games. 

Leicester play Sunderland at the Stadium of Light this weekend, with the Black Cats still rooted to the foot of the table, despite some improved results over the last month. 

"I think they have probably had a bigger focus on the Champions League, and it's shown," said Moyes. 

"They have done a great job in the Champions League. I think when they saw the draw, they really thought, 'We have a realistic chance of getting through here'.

"But when you are playing Saturday, Wednesday, Saturday, Wednesday and the quality of the games you are having to play in midweek and the level you're having to get to, it makes it very difficult to play again on the Saturday.

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"Until you become a really top team which is used to playing in a Champions League game on a Wednesday night and a Premier League game on a Saturday, it becomes tough.

"But Leicester have qualified now, so they have done that bit and they will probably now try to turn their attention to climbing the table - hopefully not this week."

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