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Leicester City have faced more shots than any other side in the Premier League this season (168).

Millie Sian
BBC Sport journalist

Leicester City boss Steve Cooper has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Ipswich Town (kick-off 15:00 GMT).

Here are the key lines from his news conference:

• Abdul Fatawu is "a doubt" because of a "groin issue". The winger was "not available" to face Manchester United in the Carabao Cup and the club is still waiting for a scan to determine his availability.

• Victor Kristiansen is available after training on Thursday, Patson Daka is also back in training and Jannik Vestergaard came through the cup defeat without any problems. Michael Golding is back training with the squad after a spell out.

• Cooper is waiting for "confirmation" about whether he will be allowed on the touchline for Saturday's game, after being booked at Old Trafford: "It is fairly common now so we will take it as it comes. It probably highlights the decision-making of the referees [in the game]. That is why these things happen, but we'll deal with it as it comes."

• There are "no problems" with the quick turnaround from the cup game on Wednesday: "We have got to thrive off these little challenges. I don't see it as a disadvantage. It's a good chance to show we can adapt to anything that comes our way."

• On whether he will make changes to his midweek starting XI: "We will see. You pick a team that you think is the best fit to win you the game. That doesn't necessarily mean that if players played last night, they won't play again at the weekend. Just because we went one way last night doesn't mean we will go a certain way on Saturday."

• The Foxes could move further away from the relegation zone with a win, but he believes every game is "significant", adding: "Whoever you're playing, a win can make such a difference. We have seen that with the two wins we've got already. You have to give everything for the next three points. We want to get our third win and there is a big determination to do that."

• Ipswich have been on a "constant rise for the last couple of years" and Cooper doesn't believe people should underestimate Kieran McKenna's side: "I don't think we should assume where people should be in the league. It's more about understanding who you are playing against, respecting them and knowing that you have to earn your right to win any game."

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The bottom six teams in the Premier League all play one another on Saturday and with the way the season has gone so far, those fixtures are going to be big.

Winning these games and earning three points could at the end of the season be called the six-pointers.

When I played for Reading and we were fighting down the bottom of the league, these are the fixtures that we looked for because they are must-win games.

I am not sure Crystal Palace would have targeted these at the start of the season because they would have expected to have been higher in the league, but the newly promoted teams will have.

Wolves probably need the win the most because they wouldn't have expected to be second from bottom after nine games and they need to start picking up results.

It is a little bit more difficult for the promoted teams because they are still trying to adapt to the Premier League.

I don't think these results will necessarily define any team's season - as it so early on - but winning helps to break the rut and sometimes it becomes difficult for teams to know how to win when they aren't.

For all of these teams something has to adapt at some stage. You have to find a way to win a game, even if it is scruffy, and especially against those teams that are in and around you.

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We asked for your thoughts after Wednesday's League Cup game between Manchester United and Leicester.

Here are some of your comments:

United fans

Edward: Great game! I thought the sacking of Erik ten Hag would affect the team and they'd play miserably again. Van Nistelrooy‘s style was great, even if it is for a short burst. There's lots of confidence added back to the squad and fans!

Spencer: You could have predicted this result after the departure of Erik. As a United fan we have witnessed this happen so many times after a manager's sacking. I question how this team can turn it on when they feel like it. Of course it was an enjoyable performance, but the cracks were still present. Let’s not get carried away, Amorim has a big job on his hands.

Rowan: Great performance all round, with Casemiro and Bruno showing how good they truly are with the right guidance and energy from the sidelines, albeit against Leicester's 'B-team'. The passing and flair we displayed is something that was sorely missed throughout Ten Hag's campaign. Hope Van Nistelrooy or Amorim recognise we play best when we play faster on the turn.

Toby: Ruud has done a good job to start with. For me, Casemiro was outstanding, a fantastic performance from him. It is a shame that Ruud is not in charge for the whole season.

Leicester fans

Eddie: A strange team selection after the manager said he wants a cup run! No continuity. I understand the squad rotation system, but come on nobody seems to know what formation we are playing. Defence is non-existent at times, midfield is weak and there's no consistent goal threat. This has to change and quickly!!

Jaian: It was clear from the line-up that Steve had an eye on the six pointer this weekend against Ipswich. However, defensively Leicester have been poor again. It seems to be a reoccurring and worrying trend, which needs to be resolved before they end up in a relegation battle. On a positive note, It was great to see Will Alves come off the bench!

Paul: Unfortunately the inexperience of the City team showed through again. United were motivated to impress their new manager, but City while trying hard were easily outclassed. It's going to be a long, tough season. I just hope there are funds to bring more experience into the team in January.

Trev: Cooper is not the man for Leicester. His record shows his teams struggle to survive relegation. His results and performances say the same. Leicester need a manager who wants to win, not just survive.

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Leicester boss Steve Cooper, speaking to the media about Alejandro Garnacho's goal against them in defeat by Manchester United: "Maybe there's a bit of sympathy for the linesman.

"He's a Premier League linesman and he's used to the protection of VAR.

"But he can't make a mistake like that. It was a big moment in the game. We score soon after and it should be 1-1. It's 2-1. The referee's enjoyed giving me a yellow card as well.

"He looked like he had a good time tonight. That was that. But I want to stand up for my team. You can't just see an image on the bench and just accept it."

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The Carabao Cup quarter-final line-up will be completed on Wednesday, with the six remaining fourth-round ties being played.

• Brighton v Liverpool (19:30)

• Aston Villa v Crystal Palace

• Man Utd v Leicester

• Newcastle v Chelsea - listen on BBC Radio 5 Live

• Preston v Arsenal

• Tottenham v Man City (20:15) - listen on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

Kick-off times 19:45 GMT unless stated

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As Leicester City prepare to travel to Old Trafford in the Carabao Cup, The Times' football reporter Charlotte Duncker believes the fixture will be a "fresh start" for Manchester United under interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy.

Duncker expects there to be a reaction from United on Wednesday, in their first game since Erik ten Hag's sacking.

"Having watched and covered them, it hadn't looked like the players had necessarily downed tools whilst Erik ten Hag was in charge," she told BBC Radio Leicester's When You're Smiling podcast. "It just looked like something wasn't working.

"One of the important things to note is Ruud van Nistelrooy has been at the club throughout the whole of this season. He has already been involved in tactical decisions and game planning, so I wouldn't expect to see a drastically different side.

"But there is always the cliche of the 'new manager bounce'. I do fear for Leicester City because, if Ten Hag was still in charge, maybe it would have been a slightly easier game for them.

"The players have been feeling the pressure but maybe now that will be relieved because the circumstances have changed: Erik ten Hag has gone and this is a fresh start for a lot of them.

"For example, Marcus Rashford has looked a shadow of his former self in the last few games. He just can't get a shot on target, but it is whether he is going to thrive under Ruud van Nistelrooy as his manager instead of as his coach.

"It is hard to see how there could be a drastic upturn but there is normally that 'new manager bounce' - which I know isn't what Leicester City fans are going to want to hear."

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