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Swansea City boss Paul Clement wary of Leicester City backlash following sacking of Craig Shakespeare

Paul Clement has warned his Swansea players to expect a Leicester backlash following the sacking of Craig Shakespeare.

Caretaker boss Michael Appleton will be in charge of Leicester at the Liberty Stadium after Shakespeare's eight-month reign ended following Monday night's draw with West Brom.

That 1-1 home draw extended their winless run to six Premier League games and Leicester are in the relegation zone after only one victory this season.

Swansea City manager Paul Clement is wary of a Leicester backlash on Saturday afternoon
Swansea City manager Paul Clement is wary of a Leicester backlash on Saturday afternoon
Leicester sacked Craig Shakespeare following Monday's 1-1 draw with West Bromwich Albion
Leicester sacked Craig Shakespeare following Monday's 1-1 draw with West Bromwich Albion
Leicester City remain in the Premier League relegation zone, while Swansea sit in 13th
Leicester City remain in the Premier League relegation zone, while Swansea sit in 13th

But Swansea head coach Clement said ahead of Saturday's game: 'There is something of the unknown now - what will be the reaction of their players?