One game at a time: Foxes hotshot Jamie Vardy reveals the secret to Leicester’s success ahead of Arsenal showdown

England striker is adamant Leicester remain unfazed by the mounting pressure of the Premier League title race as the shock leaders prepare for a summit meeting with Wenger’s men on Sunday

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Leicester forward Jamie Vardy says his teammates are feeling no nerves as the season reaches the championship phase. Photo: Reuters

Published: 12:00pm, 12 Feb 2016Updated: 12:00pm, 12 Feb 2016

Jamie Vardy is adamant Leicester City remain unfazed by the mounting pressure of the Premier League title race as the shock leaders prepare for a summit meeting with Arsenal on Sunday.

We’re just enjoying it aren’t we? We’re enjoying the ride. If you start thinking about it too much it’s going to affect you, it’s as simple as that

Jamie Vardy

For the first time this season, Claudio Ranieri’s side find themselves the bookmakers’ favourites to be crowned champions after their fairytale rise reached a new high with last weekend’s stunning 3-1 win at title rivals Manchester City.

The Foxes sit five points clear of second-placed Tottenham Hotspur and third-placed Arsenal with just 13 games remaining and the previously unthinkable prospect of the unfashionable outfit winning a first ever top-flight title is now a genuine possibility.

Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri has refused to put pressure on his players all season. Photo: EPA

But the task of successfully completing an unexpected title bid proved too much for Liverpool in the closing weeks of the 2013-14 season and many pundits still believe Leicester’s unheralded players, who only last year were fighting to avoid relegation, will crumble in similar style.

However, England striker Vardy, whose 18 goals and effervescent displays have been the driving force behind Leicester’s surge to the top, insists there are no signs of any nerves in the camp ahead of this weekend’s crucial clash with the Gunners in north London.