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Leicester hot streak continues with convincing 2-0 win over Southampton

LEICESTER, England (AP) — Leicester won its sixth English Premier League game in seven matches on Saturday, beating fading Southampton 2-0 to continue its march toward survival.

Riyad Mahrez enhanced his growing reputation by scoring both goals at the King Power Stadium.

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The Foxes thoroughly deserved their 2-0 success but Southampton disappointed with a fourth straight away loss which looks to have finally ended the Saints' hopes of catching Liverpool in fifth spot.

A month ago Leicester appeared set for a return to the second-tier League Championship after an eight-game winless run which included six defeats.

Now Nigel Pearson's side sits three places and three points above the relegation zone.

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