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Rodgers denies title talk after Leicester move up

Brendan Rodgers insisted it was too early to talk about Leicester sustaining a challenge for the Premier League title, which they won in 2015/16.

“It’s only two games. After 10 games you start to get an idea of where the league is at,” Rodgers said.

“We’re not even thinking about that [a sustained challenge]. We’re looking to develop the team and the experiences of last season, both in the league and the cup, will really enrich us.

“Whatever way it finished last season we still had a fantastic season to finish where we did.

“The players have good motivation – they’ve scored seven goals in two games and it shows we’re ready to attack the season again.”

Leicester City moved to the top of the Premier League table for the first time since they were champions thanks to a 4-2 victory over Burnley on Sunday.

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Chris Wood scored the opener for Burnley after 10 minutes, only for Harvey Barnes to find an equaliser shortly after.

The Foxes then took the lead after half-time time thanks to an own goal from Erik Pieters.

James Justin made it 3-1 after 61 minutes before top-flight debutant Jimmy Dunne gave the Clarets a sniff of a comeback when he scored with 17 minutes remaining.

But Dennis Praet restored the hosts two-goal lead shortly after with a sublime 20-yard strike.

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