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Leicester targeting 40 points again: Ranieri

Claudio Ranieri insists Leicester City are again aiming for the 40-point mark in the Premier League, despite being the defending champions. For the first part of last season, the Italian claimed his side, who lost just three matches all campaign, were still looking to stave off relegation.

And, unmoved by Leicester's incredible success, Ranieri is setting the same target once more.

"Forty points [is the target]," he told the media after his team were beaten 2-1 by Manchester United in the Community Shield.

Ranieri also praised both Leicester and United for their part in the game, which was won by Zlatan Ibrahimovic's late debut header.