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Leicester City have the edge over their rivals and deserve to win the Premier League title, according to Sir Alex Ferguson. Having dramatically avoided relegation last season, the Foxes, who currently hold a five-point advantage over second-placed Tottenham, stand on the brink of one of the most unlikely title victories in English football history.Manchester Uniteds legendary former manager knows a thing or two about the title run-in, having claimed 13 top-flight crowns during his glittering 26-year stint in the Old Trafford hot-seat. And, in an exclusive interview with Sky Sports, Ferguson says Claudio Ranieris energetic side deserve to end their remarkable season with silverware.Leicester have got the bit between their teeth, theyve been the best team without question throughout the season and they deserve to win it, he said.You would think their inexperience would count, but Leicester have unbelievable energy and togetherness that suggests theyre going to see it through. Leicester have got the bit between their teeth, they’ve been the best team without question throughout the season and they deserve to win the Premier League. Sir Alex Ferguson For instance, theyve won their last few games 1-0. I had a season at United where we had eight 1-0 victories and that won us the league.Those 1-0s are really important because it points out to me that they are a unit, theyre not going to lose.They have a determination about them and they are not afraid of the situation they find themselves in, which is important. Leicester have won four of their last five league games 1-0, the latest coming away to Crystal Palace I dont see any nerves and thats down to the manager, hes brought a calming influence. Its fantastic, they are a breath of fresh air and its great for the game.Leicesters title credentials have been questioned continually throughout the season but their composed and consistent performances have won their critics around.With just seven games of the season remaining, Ferguson believes the Foxes face the most testing period of their campaign, highlighting Tottenham as the biggest threat to their title hopes. Tottenham are the only team capable of catching Leicester, according to Ferguson As such, the Scot has urged Ranieris side to stick to the principles that have moved them to within touching distance of the title.Leicester are nearing the finishing line, that is the biggest task, Ferguson added.They have to remain consistent to what theyve done, there is no point changing what theyve been doing for the previous six months. Leicester City fans sing were gonna win the league after beating Crystal Palace 1-0 away at Selhurst Park There will be testing times for them and they have to come to terms with the fact they will drop a point or two - they may even lose a game. But others will drop points, thats the nature of the Premier League, its a tough league.I only see Tottenham being a danger to Leicester. Tottenham, at the moment, are playing some of the best football Ive seen from a Spurs team in many years. But Leicester have got the edge. I think theyll get there.Watch Leicester City v Southampton live on Super Sunday, 1.30pm, Sky Sports 1 HD Also See: Fergie: Pep faces tough task Leicester have title experience Vardy focus now on Leicester Leicesters unsung heroes Buy Nike Shoes China . 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Nike Shoes China .C. -- When North Carolina freshman Ryan Switzer reported to training camp in August he was a little miffed to learn he was third on the depth chart at punt returner. NEW YORK -- Katie Smith is getting a chance to be a head coach for a game.The Libertys associate head coach will lead New York on Tuesday night against the Washington Mystics.Being an associate head coach has given me a taste of what its like to do it, but you have no comprehension of all the things that go through your head when youre in charge, she said. Its a learning experience.New York head coach Bill Laimbeer is happy to step aside and give Smith a chance.I should have got kicked out a couple games earlier, he said jokingly. Let her run a couple games. She wants to learn and its a natural progression. The hardest thing for me will be to keep my mouth shut.All kidding aside, Laimbeer was proud that the Liberty has been one of the organizations at the forefront of giving former players positions in the organization.Thats my belief. Thats our franchises belief. Get former players involved in the coaching ranks whether its in the WNBA or college, he said. You see our staff is former players and will continue to be such. Thats our giveback to former players.The league has had a handful of former players serve as head coaches in the league, including current ones Stephanie White, Sandy Brondello and Jenny Boucek. There will be at least two coaching vacancys next season in the league when Indianas White heads to Vanderbilt and San Antonios Dan Hughes retires.I really appreciate (Bill), hes always willing to let you learn, Smith said. Its something Ill be able to grow from and experience.The Liberty already have clinched the third seed in the postseason, so the game means nothing in the standings to them, while Washington would need a lot of help to still make the playoffs. New York also remained third in the AP Power Poll this week.---POWER POLL: Minnesota still No. 1, back to unanimous choice. A look at this weeks WNBA poll:1. Minnesota (26-5): With homecourt clinched throughout the playoffs, the Lynx can rest some of their veteran group in the final week.2. Los Angeles (24-8): The Sparks are backing into the playoffs having struuggled since the Olympic break with five losses in eight games.dddddddddddd3. New York (21-11): Liberty are looking for more consistency heading into playoffs.4. Atlanta (16-15): Angel McCoughtrys temper got the best of her as shes forced to sit out a game for accruing seventh technical foul .5. Indiana (16-15): Lot of emotions this week with Tamika Catchings playing her final regular-season home game on Sunday against Dallas.6. Chicago (16-15): Suffered a huge blow with Elena Delle Donne having thumb surgery on her injured right finger.7. Seattle (15-17): No one has been playing better than the Storm since the Olympic break with a 6-2 mark.8. Phoenix (14-17): One more victory or a loss by Washington gets Phoenix in the playoffs. A dangerous eight seed if they do make the postseason.9. Washington (12-19): Injuries have hampered the Mystics all season.10. Connecticut (11-20): Made a push for the postseason after the Olympics, but had too big a hole to climb out of.10. Dallas (11-21): Finally ended an 11-game winning streak. Lot of talent to build on for next season.12. San Antonio (6-25): Dan Hughes is retiring. So is Jayne Appel-Marinelli. The Stars would love to send them out with a win or two.---PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Breanna Stewart has done it all for the Seattle Storm in her rookie season. She has raised her game over the past week averaging 20 points, nine rebounds and 1.7 blocks to help the Storm win all three of their games. Others receiving votes included: Indianas Lynetta Kizer, Atlantas Angel McCoughtry and Minnesotas Maya Moore.---GAME OF THE WEEK: Dallas Wings at Indiana Fever, Sunday. Tamika Catchings has meant so much to the Fever and the city of Indianapolis. They will get a chance to say thank you in her final regular season game.---This version corrects day of Catchings final regular-season home game to Sunday, not Saturday.---Follow Doug on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/dougfeinberg ' ' '