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Danny Simpson admits Leicester City are struggling with the new rules on holding opponents in the penalty area

Daily Mail | September 25, 2016

Related Topics: Danny Simpson (early footballer), Leicester, Leicester City F.C., Penalty area, Robert Huth

Danny Simpson admits the new rules clamping down on shirt-pulling and holding opponents in the penalty area are partly to blame for Leicester's sudden vulnerability at set-pieces.

Last season's stunning Premier League title success was built on a rock-solid defence, with centre-backs Wes Morgan and Robert Huth dominant in their own box.

But Leicester conceded from three corners in the first half at Old Trafford – including two headers by Chris Smalling and Paul Pogba – and former Manchester United defender Simpson believes the new rules have had an effect on how they approach set-pieces.

Danny Simpson (left) thinks Leicester City are struggling with the new rules on holding players
Danny Simpson (left) thinks Leicester City are struggling with the new rules on holding players
Leicester conceded three times from corners in their 4-1 defeat by Manchester United
Leicester conceded three times from corners in their 4-1 defeat by Manchester United
Simpson, who started his career at United, said the new rules are in the players' minds
Simpson, who started his career at United, said the new rules are in the players' minds

'It is in your mind,' said Simpson.

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