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Nigel Pearson lavishes praise on "outstanding" Esteban Cambiasso

Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson believes that Esteban Cambiasso was the difference maker in his side's crucial victory against West Ham United.

Nigel Pearson has hailed the "outstanding" performance of Esteban Cambiasso in Leicester City's 2-1 victory over West Ham United on Saturday afternoon.

The experienced 34-year-old midfielder, who has previously enjoyed spells Real Madrid and Inter Milan, produced an inspired display to help his side on their way to a rare win.

It was just a fifth Premier League victory of the season for the Foxes, with Cambiasso's well-taken strike opening the scoring for the relegation strugglers.

"Even if he hadn't scored the goal, I would still have said he was man of the match," Pearson is quoted as saying by ITV Sport. "And with the goal, I think it is pretty obvious he was. I think he was outstanding.

"I was really pleased with his contribution against West Ham and the other players have a very healthy respect for him."

Next up for Leicester, who are now just four points from safety, is a trip to West Bromwich Albion.

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Andy King of Leicester City (L) celebrates scoring their second goal during the Barclays Premier league match Leicester City and West Ham United at The King Power Stadium on April 4, 2015
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