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Mahrez keeps Leicester on track for incredible title triumph

Mahrez runs with the ball as Palace midfielder Cabaye (left), Joe Ledley and Jedinak (right) pursue the Algerian

Riyad Mahrez moved Leicester one step closer to pulling off the most remarkable title success in decades with the only goal in a 1-0 victory at Crystal Palace on Saturday.

Claudio Ranieri's side sit eight points clear at the top of the Premier League after Algeria winger Mahrez's 16th league goal of the season piled the pressure on Tottenham, 24 hours before the second-placed side face Bournemouth at White Hart Lane.

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