Pearson in Lineker tax dig as Leicester row continues

War of words erupts between amiable TV host and man who fended off a pack of wolves with a stick

Manager of Leicester City Nigel Pearson exchanges words with James McArthur of Crystal Palace
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On Saturday Leicester manager Nigel Pearson was in hot water for grabbing a player by the throat, but in the fall-out from the incident, he appears to be aiming a little lower – directing a couple of below-the-belt barbs at Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker.

There was confusion on Sunday with media reports that Pearson had lost his job as a result of the clash with Crystal Palace player James McArthur, but Leicester later issued a statement saying that the manager remained in his post.

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