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Southampton 2-2 Leicester City
James Maddison scored for a third successive game as Leicester City twice came from behind to earn a Premier League point against Southampton at St Mary's.
The better side in the first half, Saints were rewarded for their positive start with a third-minute opener as defender Jan Bednarek reacted quickest when Mohammed Salisu's shot was saved after a corner.
Centre-back Jonny Evans drew Leicester level when he followed up Wilfred Ndidi's saved attempt, but Che Adams headed in Nathan Redmond's cross to restore the hosts' advantage before half-time.
Following a lengthy delay caused by a medical emergency in the stands, Leicester restored parity once more four minutes after the restart through Maddison - the midfielder cutting back onto his right foot and finishing neatly into the bottom corner.
Alex McCarthy produced an excellent save to deny Harvey Barnes and Jamie Vardy fired over after pouncing on an error by Kyle Walker-Peters as the much-improved visitors pressed for a winner. Although it did not arrive, the point was enough to move Leicester up to eighth in the table, while Southampton sit 16th, five points above the bottom three.
Ralph Hasenhuttl called on his Saints side to hit the "reset button" on Wednesday in an attempt to rediscover their early season form.
Bednarek's far-post finish in the aftermath of Nathan Tella's short-corner routine suggested his players were up to the challenge following Saturday's 4-0 humbling by Liverpool at Anfield.
Among three changes as Saints reverted to a back four at St Mary's, 22-year-old midfielder Tella impressed with his work rate, and the energetic hosts deserved their lead at the break.
Although Brendan Rodgers felt his team had "probably settled" following an inconsistent start to the campaign - Sunday's entertaining 4-2 win over Watford on Sunday was only their third in 10 in the league - the visitors were punished for a lethargic start.
The Foxes have failed to keep a Premier League clean sheet since the opening day and they were unable to build on Evans' leveller as Adams drifted in to meet Redmond's cross unchallenged.
Vardy touched the ball fewer times than any team-mate as Leicester initially struggled for fluency in attack and it was Maddison, continuing his return to form with a fourth goal in six starts across all competitions, who provided the spark for a Foxes revival.
The midfielder admitted to struggling with confidence prior to his recent run, but he looked back to his best as he drove his side forward before collecting Luke Thomas' pass, beating his marker and rolling into the corner.
Excellent chances for Barnes and Vardy will leave Leicester feeling they could have taken more but it was a hard-earned point to begin a relentless run of nine matches in 28 days before the end of the year.
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James Maddison scored for a third successive game as Leicester City twice came from behind to earn a Premier League point against Southampton at St Mary's.
The better side in the first half, Saints were rewarded for their positive start with a third-minute opener as defender Jan Bednarek reacted quickest when Mohammed Salisu's shot was saved after a corner.
Centre-back Jonny Evans drew Leicester level when he followed up Wilfred Ndidi's saved attempt, but Che Adams headed in Nathan Redmond's cross to restore the hosts' advantage before half-time.
Following a lengthy delay caused by a medical emergency in the stands, Leicester restored parity once more four minutes after the restart through Maddison - the midfielder cutting back onto his right foot and finishing neatly into the bottom corner.
Alex McCarthy produced an excellent save to deny Harvey Barnes and Jamie Vardy fired over after pouncing on an error by Kyle Walker-Peters as the much-improved visitors pressed for a winner. Although it did not arrive, the point was enough to move Leicester up to eighth in the table, while Southampton sit 16th, five points above the bottom three.
Ralph Hasenhuttl called on his Saints side to hit the "reset button" on Wednesday in an attempt to rediscover their early season form.
Bednarek's far-post finish in the aftermath of Nathan Tella's short-corner routine suggested his players were up to the challenge following Saturday's 4-0 humbling by Liverpool at Anfield.
Among three changes as Saints reverted to a back four at St Mary's, 22-year-old midfielder Tella impressed with his work rate, and the energetic hosts deserved their lead at the break.
Although Brendan Rodgers felt his team had "probably settled" following an inconsistent start to the campaign - Sunday's entertaining 4-2 win over Watford on Sunday was only their third in 10 in the league - the visitors were punished for a lethargic start.
The Foxes have failed to keep a Premier League clean sheet since the opening day and they were unable to build on Evans' leveller as Adams drifted in to meet Redmond's cross unchallenged.
Vardy touched the ball fewer times than any team-mate as Leicester initially struggled for fluency in attack and it was Maddison, continuing his return to form with a fourth goal in six starts across all competitions, who provided the spark for a Foxes revival.
The midfielder admitted to struggling with confidence prior to his recent run, but he looked back to his best as he drove his side forward before collecting Luke Thomas' pass, beating his marker and rolling into the corner.
Excellent chances for Barnes and Vardy will leave Leicester feeling they could have taken more but it was a hard-earned point to begin a relentless run of nine matches in 28 days before the end of the year.
BBC Sport
Leicester City 4-2 Watford
Jamie Vardy scored twice as Leicester beat Watford in a hugely entertaining match to ruin Claudio Ranieri's return to the King Power Stadium.
Ranieri was in the opponents' dugout for the first time since guiding the Foxes to the 2015-16 Premier League title and received a great reception from the home fans.
But in a chaotic and thrilling game played in blizzard conditions, his current side played a big part in their own downfall.
There looked to be no danger when Jonny Evans launched a free-kick forward, but William Ekong ducked under the ball and that allowed James Maddison to fire the 16th-minute opener past Daniel Bachmann.
Watford were gifted a chance to equalise in the 30th minute when Wilfred Ndidi clumsily chopped down Emmanuel Dennis and Joshua King fired his penalty into the top corner.
But the hosts retook the lead four minutes later with an unmarked Vardy glancing a header in from Maddison's corner. The pair combined again just before half-time with Vardy lifting a fine finish for his second and Leicester's third goal.
Dennis then dispossessed Timothy Castagne and calmly finished to make it 3-2 in the 61st minute, but the hosts quickly restored their two-goal advantage when Harvey Barnes set up Ademola Lookman for a close-range tap-in.
The victory takes Leicester up from 13th into ninth, while Watford remain 16th, four points above the relegation zone.
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Jamie Vardy scored twice as Leicester beat Watford in a hugely entertaining match to ruin Claudio Ranieri's return to the King Power Stadium.
Ranieri was in the opponents' dugout for the first time since guiding the Foxes to the 2015-16 Premier League title and received a great reception from the home fans.
But in a chaotic and thrilling game played in blizzard conditions, his current side played a big part in their own downfall.
There looked to be no danger when Jonny Evans launched a free-kick forward, but William Ekong ducked under the ball and that allowed James Maddison to fire the 16th-minute opener past Daniel Bachmann.
Watford were gifted a chance to equalise in the 30th minute when Wilfred Ndidi clumsily chopped down Emmanuel Dennis and Joshua King fired his penalty into the top corner.
But the hosts retook the lead four minutes later with an unmarked Vardy glancing a header in from Maddison's corner. The pair combined again just before half-time with Vardy lifting a fine finish for his second and Leicester's third goal.
Dennis then dispossessed Timothy Castagne and calmly finished to make it 3-2 in the 61st minute, but the hosts quickly restored their two-goal advantage when Harvey Barnes set up Ademola Lookman for a close-range tap-in.
The victory takes Leicester up from 13th into ninth, while Watford remain 16th, four points above the relegation zone.
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Leicester city 3-1 Legia Warsaw
Leicester City saw off Legia Warsaw to leap to the top of Group C and put themselves in pole position to reach the Europa League knockout stage with one game remaining.
The Foxes, who began the day bottom of the group, had the job done by the break at King Power Stadium, leading 3-1 after an open and entertaining first half.
Patson Daka and James Maddison put the hosts in charge before Filip Mladenovic responded after Kasper Schmeichel saved Mahir Emreli's penalty.
Wilfred Ndidi then headed in from a corner to re-establish the home side's advantage before a goalless second half.
Leicester lead the group on eight points, one above Spartak Moscow and Napoli after the Russian side won their meeting 2-1 on Wednesday.
Leicester's progress under Brendan Rodgers has stalled this season with some inconsistent results, though victory means they now lead the group with a trip to Napoli still to come.
The Foxes arrived on a four-game winless run since beating Brighton on penalties in the Carabao Cup, but their flowing attack was enough to cover up any defensive frailties after losing Jonny Evans in the warm-up to a muscle injury.
Daka got the hosts off to a quick start, finishing smartly after an aggressive run from Harvey Barnes saw the ball deflect into the Zambian's path inside the penalty area.
Maddison was then allowed time to turn inside the box and pick his spot to double the hosts' lead 10 minutes later, scoring his second goal of the season.
Group C has been unpredictable throughout and Legia sparked hopes of unlikely turnaround when Mladenovic tapped in after Schmeichel got down to keep out Emreli's spot kick.
Ndidi, whose handball gave away the penalty, made amends soon after by heading in from Maddison's corner and that put the game beyond the visitors.
Barnes went through in what proved a tighter second half under a haze of smoke from the flares released by visiting fans, but could not beat Legia goalkeeper Cezary Miszta.
Those flares set off from the away end were followed by clashes between Legia fans and police.
But on the pitch Leicester dominated without really threatening to add to the advantage as they saw out a comfortable victory.
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Leicester City saw off Legia Warsaw to leap to the top of Group C and put themselves in pole position to reach the Europa League knockout stage with one game remaining.
The Foxes, who began the day bottom of the group, had the job done by the break at King Power Stadium, leading 3-1 after an open and entertaining first half.
Patson Daka and James Maddison put the hosts in charge before Filip Mladenovic responded after Kasper Schmeichel saved Mahir Emreli's penalty.
Wilfred Ndidi then headed in from a corner to re-establish the home side's advantage before a goalless second half.
Leicester lead the group on eight points, one above Spartak Moscow and Napoli after the Russian side won their meeting 2-1 on Wednesday.
Leicester's progress under Brendan Rodgers has stalled this season with some inconsistent results, though victory means they now lead the group with a trip to Napoli still to come.
The Foxes arrived on a four-game winless run since beating Brighton on penalties in the Carabao Cup, but their flowing attack was enough to cover up any defensive frailties after losing Jonny Evans in the warm-up to a muscle injury.
Daka got the hosts off to a quick start, finishing smartly after an aggressive run from Harvey Barnes saw the ball deflect into the Zambian's path inside the penalty area.
Maddison was then allowed time to turn inside the box and pick his spot to double the hosts' lead 10 minutes later, scoring his second goal of the season.
Group C has been unpredictable throughout and Legia sparked hopes of unlikely turnaround when Mladenovic tapped in after Schmeichel got down to keep out Emreli's spot kick.
Ndidi, whose handball gave away the penalty, made amends soon after by heading in from Maddison's corner and that put the game beyond the visitors.
Barnes went through in what proved a tighter second half under a haze of smoke from the flares released by visiting fans, but could not beat Legia goalkeeper Cezary Miszta.
Those flares set off from the away end were followed by clashes between Legia fans and police.
But on the pitch Leicester dominated without really threatening to add to the advantage as they saw out a comfortable victory.
BBC
Leicester City 0-3 Chelsea
Rudiger, Kante and Pulisic all score as Blues lay down Premier League title gauntlet
THOMAS TUCHEL can insist it is a marathon until he is blue in the face, but his Chelsea hot-shots clearly plan to sprint every yard of it. Tuchel has demanded his early-season pacesetters prove they can stick it out for the full course, after flying out of the traps.
Well if their King Power caning is any indication, they’ll need binoculars to pick out the chasing pack before long, as they turned a tricky-looking trip into a stroll. Goals from Antonio Rudiger and Foxes old boy N’Golo Kante had the points in the bag long, long before Christian Pulisic’s late third.
As for the Foxes? At times they played like a team which knows their manager won’t be there for long. And if the 'Brendan Rodgers for Old Trafford' talk has any substance, they could well be right. Not that this was exactly the finest example of the Leicester manager’s credentials to become the next Manchester United gaffer.Mind you, he isn’t the first whose team has been put to the sword by a Chelsea side which is edging closer to the finished article every week under Tuchel.
Although the way the German was springing around, windmilling his arms and screaming at his players at times here, you’d never have guessed it. And don’t forget, this is the Tuchel who has claimed he has calmed down a lot from his days at Borussia Dortmund and PSG. Hmmmm! To be truthful, there was precious little for him to be worked up about at the King Power… yet he still managed it.
Maybe it was the fact it took his side as long as 13 minutes to break through. Perhaps it was because they were only two in front by the break, when it could have been half a dozen. It can’t have been that the result was ever in doubt… it never looked so for a single minute, even before Rudiger’s opener.
That came when Wilfred Ndidi got under a Ben Chilwell corner, Timothy Castagne couldn’t get across to it in time, and Rudiger planted a header into the far top corner.
It was a sweet assist for Chilwell, who Leicester fans have never forgiven for his comments when he left them for Stamford Bridge a year or so ago.And boy, didn’t they let him know when an even earlier chance – courtesy of a stunning crossfield free kick by Jorginho – saw him rattling the crossbar.
If that was a nip on the Foxes fingers from one old boy, it wasn’t long before another was taking a hefty chomp at the hand which used to feed him as well. Kante’s departure down the same path Chilwell subsequently followed has never stopped Foxes fans giving him anything but a great reception whenever paths have crossed since.
So when he effectively wrapped up the points on 28 minutes, there was more stunned silence than spitting fury from the home fans.
To be fair, they were probably gobsmacked at the fizzing left-foot rocket Kante had sent arrowing into the corner. The Frenchman has many strings to his midfield bow. Goalscoring, though, most definitely isn’t one of them. Only once in nearly two years had he previously found the target, but if this was an example of his shooting, clearly he should have a pop more often.
Admittedly Leicester didn’t help themselves by all but laying down the 'this way to goal' signs as he strolled forwards, and Jonny Evans maybe should have come out to close him down. But once he let fly, Kasper Schmeichel wasn’t going to get close to keeping out his strike, and that was that. Game over.
Kante has been given the chance to roam further forward now that Jorginho is the stylish, snarling minder in front of the backline. And how effortless he makes it look, as well – although not half as much as Thiago Silva does at the centre of that back three. Whenever Leicester did get forward, he swatted away danger and picked out passes like a man mildly annoyed at being interrupted from reading the paper and having a cuppa.
What better way to put the Foxes back in their box, then, than adding a third…which Chelsea duly did 18 minutes from the end. Trevoh Chalobah sent substitute Hakim Ziyech haring down the right, and fellow arrival from the bench Christian Pulisic all but walked it into the net. Even time, too, for THREE disallowed goals from Callum Hudson-Odoi, Pulisic and Reece James.
All of them were the right decision, although had each stood, it would have been a more accurate reflection of Chelsea’s dominance. That’s how good they were… and that’s the almighty challenge for the rest. You can’t see Tuchel’s men running out of puff any time soon.
The Sun
Rudiger, Kante and Pulisic all score as Blues lay down Premier League title gauntlet
THOMAS TUCHEL can insist it is a marathon until he is blue in the face, but his Chelsea hot-shots clearly plan to sprint every yard of it. Tuchel has demanded his early-season pacesetters prove they can stick it out for the full course, after flying out of the traps.
Well if their King Power caning is any indication, they’ll need binoculars to pick out the chasing pack before long, as they turned a tricky-looking trip into a stroll. Goals from Antonio Rudiger and Foxes old boy N’Golo Kante had the points in the bag long, long before Christian Pulisic’s late third.
As for the Foxes? At times they played like a team which knows their manager won’t be there for long. And if the 'Brendan Rodgers for Old Trafford' talk has any substance, they could well be right. Not that this was exactly the finest example of the Leicester manager’s credentials to become the next Manchester United gaffer.Mind you, he isn’t the first whose team has been put to the sword by a Chelsea side which is edging closer to the finished article every week under Tuchel.
Although the way the German was springing around, windmilling his arms and screaming at his players at times here, you’d never have guessed it. And don’t forget, this is the Tuchel who has claimed he has calmed down a lot from his days at Borussia Dortmund and PSG. Hmmmm! To be truthful, there was precious little for him to be worked up about at the King Power… yet he still managed it.
Maybe it was the fact it took his side as long as 13 minutes to break through. Perhaps it was because they were only two in front by the break, when it could have been half a dozen. It can’t have been that the result was ever in doubt… it never looked so for a single minute, even before Rudiger’s opener.
That came when Wilfred Ndidi got under a Ben Chilwell corner, Timothy Castagne couldn’t get across to it in time, and Rudiger planted a header into the far top corner.
It was a sweet assist for Chilwell, who Leicester fans have never forgiven for his comments when he left them for Stamford Bridge a year or so ago.And boy, didn’t they let him know when an even earlier chance – courtesy of a stunning crossfield free kick by Jorginho – saw him rattling the crossbar.
If that was a nip on the Foxes fingers from one old boy, it wasn’t long before another was taking a hefty chomp at the hand which used to feed him as well. Kante’s departure down the same path Chilwell subsequently followed has never stopped Foxes fans giving him anything but a great reception whenever paths have crossed since.
So when he effectively wrapped up the points on 28 minutes, there was more stunned silence than spitting fury from the home fans.
To be fair, they were probably gobsmacked at the fizzing left-foot rocket Kante had sent arrowing into the corner. The Frenchman has many strings to his midfield bow. Goalscoring, though, most definitely isn’t one of them. Only once in nearly two years had he previously found the target, but if this was an example of his shooting, clearly he should have a pop more often.
Admittedly Leicester didn’t help themselves by all but laying down the 'this way to goal' signs as he strolled forwards, and Jonny Evans maybe should have come out to close him down. But once he let fly, Kasper Schmeichel wasn’t going to get close to keeping out his strike, and that was that. Game over.
Kante has been given the chance to roam further forward now that Jorginho is the stylish, snarling minder in front of the backline. And how effortless he makes it look, as well – although not half as much as Thiago Silva does at the centre of that back three. Whenever Leicester did get forward, he swatted away danger and picked out passes like a man mildly annoyed at being interrupted from reading the paper and having a cuppa.
What better way to put the Foxes back in their box, then, than adding a third…which Chelsea duly did 18 minutes from the end. Trevoh Chalobah sent substitute Hakim Ziyech haring down the right, and fellow arrival from the bench Christian Pulisic all but walked it into the net. Even time, too, for THREE disallowed goals from Callum Hudson-Odoi, Pulisic and Reece James.
All of them were the right decision, although had each stood, it would have been a more accurate reflection of Chelsea’s dominance. That’s how good they were… and that’s the almighty challenge for the rest. You can’t see Tuchel’s men running out of puff any time soon.
The Sun
Leeds United 1-1 Leicester City
Var rules out Lookman winner for Leicester
VAR ruled out a second-half Leicester goal as the Foxes shared the points with Leeds in an entertaining Premier League game at Elland Road.
Ademola Lookman thought he had poked home the winner midway through the second period, but was standing in an offside position when Jamie Vardy had flicked on a Youri Tielemans corner.
Leeds forward Raphinha had put his side deservedly in front in the 26th minute when his free-kick from out wide caught out Leicester keeper Kasper Schmeichel at his far post.
But Leicester responded seconds after the resulting kick-off with Barnes curling a stunner into the top corner from a tight angle.
Both sides had chances to win the game late on as Marcelo Bielsa's team moved three points clear of the relegation zone, while Leicester stayed 12th.
Leicester have now gone four games without a win, leaving Brendon Rodgers' side as far behind from West Ham in fourth as they are above Aston Villa in 17th.
They were fortunate not to have been at least a goal down at half-time with Leeds unable to convert the numerous first-half chances they created.
Leicester's defending has been suspect on occasion this season; indeed this result ends a run of five straight league games where the Foxes have conceded at least twice.
But in attack they continued to look dangerous with Tielemans and defender Caglar Soyuncu going close to finding a winner in the second period.
Brazilian Raphinha continues to be a bright spark in a dim period for Leeds United.
The forward's fifth strike of the season means he has now scored more than 45% of Leeds' goals in the league this campaign.
Leeds boss Bielsa will be wishing the rest of his forwards were as prolific.
Winger Jack Harrison was unable to bundle home a corner from two yards out in the second half, a chance which looked easier to score than to miss.
Daniel James and Rodrigo also had late opportunities, both snatching at their chances, while the Whites had a penalty shout turned down after the ball appeared to strike Leicester defender Daniel Amartey on the arm in injury time.
Leeds have won just one of their past five matches and been victorious just once at home this season.
BBC Sport
Var rules out Lookman winner for Leicester
VAR ruled out a second-half Leicester goal as the Foxes shared the points with Leeds in an entertaining Premier League game at Elland Road.
Ademola Lookman thought he had poked home the winner midway through the second period, but was standing in an offside position when Jamie Vardy had flicked on a Youri Tielemans corner.
Leeds forward Raphinha had put his side deservedly in front in the 26th minute when his free-kick from out wide caught out Leicester keeper Kasper Schmeichel at his far post.
But Leicester responded seconds after the resulting kick-off with Barnes curling a stunner into the top corner from a tight angle.
Both sides had chances to win the game late on as Marcelo Bielsa's team moved three points clear of the relegation zone, while Leicester stayed 12th.
Leicester have now gone four games without a win, leaving Brendon Rodgers' side as far behind from West Ham in fourth as they are above Aston Villa in 17th.
They were fortunate not to have been at least a goal down at half-time with Leeds unable to convert the numerous first-half chances they created.
Leicester's defending has been suspect on occasion this season; indeed this result ends a run of five straight league games where the Foxes have conceded at least twice.
But in attack they continued to look dangerous with Tielemans and defender Caglar Soyuncu going close to finding a winner in the second period.
Brazilian Raphinha continues to be a bright spark in a dim period for Leeds United.
The forward's fifth strike of the season means he has now scored more than 45% of Leeds' goals in the league this campaign.
Leeds boss Bielsa will be wishing the rest of his forwards were as prolific.
Winger Jack Harrison was unable to bundle home a corner from two yards out in the second half, a chance which looked easier to score than to miss.
Daniel James and Rodrigo also had late opportunities, both snatching at their chances, while the Whites had a penalty shout turned down after the ball appeared to strike Leicester defender Daniel Amartey on the arm in injury time.
Leeds have won just one of their past five matches and been victorious just once at home this season.
BBC Sport
Leicester City 1-1 Spartak Moscow
Amartey from a corner | Vardy misses penalty
Substitute Jamie Vardy had a penalty saved as Leicester were held by Spartak Moscow in a draw that leaves their hopes of qualifying from Europa League Group C in the balance.
The Foxes are third in a tight group with two games remaining and Brendan Rodgers' side will rue a failure to take three points on Thursday.
The hosts had been completely dominant but it was the visitors who took a surprise lead when former Chelsea winger Victor Moses headed in unmarked following a swift attack.
That sparked more urgency in the Foxes and they hit back through Daniel Amartey, who met Ayoze Perez's flick-on with a firm header.
The experienced Moses then hauled down Ademola Lookman in the box but Vardy's spot kick was uncharacteristically timid and goalkeeper Aleksandr Selikhov got down comfortably to parry it away.
Leicester are two points behind group leaders Napoli, who have seven points after thumping second-placed Legia Warsaw 4-1 earlier.
BBC Sport
Amartey from a corner | Vardy misses penalty
Substitute Jamie Vardy had a penalty saved as Leicester were held by Spartak Moscow in a draw that leaves their hopes of qualifying from Europa League Group C in the balance.
The Foxes are third in a tight group with two games remaining and Brendan Rodgers' side will rue a failure to take three points on Thursday.
The hosts had been completely dominant but it was the visitors who took a surprise lead when former Chelsea winger Victor Moses headed in unmarked following a swift attack.
That sparked more urgency in the Foxes and they hit back through Daniel Amartey, who met Ayoze Perez's flick-on with a firm header.
The experienced Moses then hauled down Ademola Lookman in the box but Vardy's spot kick was uncharacteristically timid and goalkeeper Aleksandr Selikhov got down comfortably to parry it away.
Leicester are two points behind group leaders Napoli, who have seven points after thumping second-placed Legia Warsaw 4-1 earlier.
BBC Sport
Leicester City 0-2 Arsenal
Arsenal continued their recent resurgence with a comfortable Premier League win over Leicester City at King Power Stadium.
Gabriel put the Gunners in front, climbing above several static Leicester defenders to head in from Bukayo Saka's corner, while Emile Smith Rowe picked his spot when the ball broke to him after good work from Saka and Alexandre Lacazette.
Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale also produced several fine saves as Mikel Arteta's side showed defensive resolve to record a seventh league game without defeat.
They climb from 10th to fifth in the table, level on points with fourth-placed West Ham, before Saturday's other fixtures.
It was a disappointing afternoon for Leicester who remain in mid-table.
Brendan Rodgers' side were roared on by an enthusiastic home crowd but struggled to find the rhythm and poise that helped them to successive victories over Manchester United and Brentford.
James Maddison's curling free-kick just before the break brought an excellent save from Ramsdale but despite a significant improvement after the break they were unable to claw themselves back into the contest.
After starting the campaign with three consecutive defeats, which included a dismal display at Manchester City, Arsenal are beginning to look like a well-oiled machine.
Their fifth victory in seven matches has propelled them into the mix for European places and ensured any pressure on Arteta has eased.
This performance followed the template laid out against Aston Villa just over a week ago, with the Gunners setting a tempo that the hosts struggled to deal with early on.
Nuno Tavares charged forward from left-back while the likes of Saka, Smith Rowe and Thomas Partey largely controlled midfield.
England winger Saka was particularly impressive, dancing through the home defence within two minutes to almost lay on a chance for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and then contributing to both goals.
Arsenal's resilience is also likely to have pleased their Spanish boss, with Ramsdale key to that.
Aside from denying Maddison, the former Sheffield United player made a superb save from Foxes substitute Ademola Lookman - although credit should also go to Ben White and Gabriel for a series of important clearances as Leicester pressed forward.
Rodgers' side had all the momentum after the interval but Luke Thomas drove a good chance wide, while Jamie Vardy's missed header summed up their day.
BBC Sport
Arsenal continued their recent resurgence with a comfortable Premier League win over Leicester City at King Power Stadium.
Gabriel put the Gunners in front, climbing above several static Leicester defenders to head in from Bukayo Saka's corner, while Emile Smith Rowe picked his spot when the ball broke to him after good work from Saka and Alexandre Lacazette.
Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale also produced several fine saves as Mikel Arteta's side showed defensive resolve to record a seventh league game without defeat.
They climb from 10th to fifth in the table, level on points with fourth-placed West Ham, before Saturday's other fixtures.
It was a disappointing afternoon for Leicester who remain in mid-table.
Brendan Rodgers' side were roared on by an enthusiastic home crowd but struggled to find the rhythm and poise that helped them to successive victories over Manchester United and Brentford.
James Maddison's curling free-kick just before the break brought an excellent save from Ramsdale but despite a significant improvement after the break they were unable to claw themselves back into the contest.
After starting the campaign with three consecutive defeats, which included a dismal display at Manchester City, Arsenal are beginning to look like a well-oiled machine.
Their fifth victory in seven matches has propelled them into the mix for European places and ensured any pressure on Arteta has eased.
This performance followed the template laid out against Aston Villa just over a week ago, with the Gunners setting a tempo that the hosts struggled to deal with early on.
Nuno Tavares charged forward from left-back while the likes of Saka, Smith Rowe and Thomas Partey largely controlled midfield.
England winger Saka was particularly impressive, dancing through the home defence within two minutes to almost lay on a chance for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and then contributing to both goals.
Arsenal's resilience is also likely to have pleased their Spanish boss, with Ramsdale key to that.
Aside from denying Maddison, the former Sheffield United player made a superb save from Foxes substitute Ademola Lookman - although credit should also go to Ben White and Gabriel for a series of important clearances as Leicester pressed forward.
Rodgers' side had all the momentum after the interval but Luke Thomas drove a good chance wide, while Jamie Vardy's missed header summed up their day.
BBC Sport
Leicester City 2(4) - 2 (2) Brighton & Hove Albion
Leicester edged Brighton on penalties to reach the Carabao Cup quarter-finals after an entertaining game finished 2-2 at the King Power Stadium.
Neal Maupay's penalty hit the crossbar and Enock Mwepu's effort was saved by Danny Ward to send the Foxes through.
Harvey Barnes had opened the scoring early on before a dramatic end to the first half saw two goals in added time.
Adam Webster poked in but Ademola Lookman put the Foxes back in front, before Mwepu levelled again on 71.
It was the midfielder's first goal for the Seagulls, as he looped a header into the corner - but the celebrations turned to disappointment after penalties.
Maupay was the first to miss from the spot, hammering his effort against the bar, before Ward got down smartly to save Mwepu's low kick and book Leicester a spot in the last eight.
"When you get to this stage you want to get to the quarter-finals," said Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers, who made 10 changes to his side.
"I am delighted with the mentality of the team, a lot of players who haven't played as much, we showed our quality to get the goals and composure at the end to go through."
A minute's silence took place before kick-off to mark the third anniversary of a helicopter crash that killed Foxes chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabh.
The draw for the quarter-finals will take place on Saturday.
BBC Sport
Leicester edged Brighton on penalties to reach the Carabao Cup quarter-finals after an entertaining game finished 2-2 at the King Power Stadium.
Neal Maupay's penalty hit the crossbar and Enock Mwepu's effort was saved by Danny Ward to send the Foxes through.
Harvey Barnes had opened the scoring early on before a dramatic end to the first half saw two goals in added time.
Adam Webster poked in but Ademola Lookman put the Foxes back in front, before Mwepu levelled again on 71.
It was the midfielder's first goal for the Seagulls, as he looped a header into the corner - but the celebrations turned to disappointment after penalties.
Maupay was the first to miss from the spot, hammering his effort against the bar, before Ward got down smartly to save Mwepu's low kick and book Leicester a spot in the last eight.
"When you get to this stage you want to get to the quarter-finals," said Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers, who made 10 changes to his side.
"I am delighted with the mentality of the team, a lot of players who haven't played as much, we showed our quality to get the goals and composure at the end to go through."
A minute's silence took place before kick-off to mark the third anniversary of a helicopter crash that killed Foxes chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabh.
The draw for the quarter-finals will take place on Saturday.
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Brentford 1-2 Leicester City
James Maddison claimed his first goal since February as Leicester continued their recent good form with victory at Brentford.
Youri Tielemans had opened the scoring for the visitors early on with a stunning strike, driving an unstoppable first-time effort into the back of the net from outside the box.
Foxes keeper Kasper Schmeichel tipped over an Ivan Toney header just before half-time, but the hosts equalised on the hour when Mathias Jorgensen flicked home a header from a corner.
Brentford then pressed for a winner, but were caught out by a quick Leicester attack in the 73rd minute.
Tielemans played a great ball to send substitute Patson Daka away and he squared for Maddison to fire home.
The victory meant Leicester, who beat Manchester United 4-2 last weekend, moved up to ninth in the Premier League while Brentford are 12th.
After a slow start to the season where they lost three of their first six games, Leicester have got into their stride in the last seven days.
This was their third win in a row in all competitions, with the success against Manchester United followed by a thrilling 4-3 midweek comeback victory against Spartak Moscow in the Europa League.
But, just as pleasing as the results for Leicester will have been in those games, so too key individuals finding their goalscoring form.
Belgian Tielemans now has two in his last two league games, with the superb strike against Brentford reminiscent of his FA Cup-winning strike against Chelsea in May.
Daka, meanwhile, made the headlines with four goals in Europe in midweek and added to that with an assist in this game.
But it will have been particularly pleasing for Foxes fans to see Maddison back on the scoresheet.
The midfielder endured a difficult start to the season and was benched for six games in September and October as he struggled to find his form.
However, he was superb against United and has only gone from strength-to-strength, getting an assist for Daka's fourth against Spartak and now on the mark against the Bees.
Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers had said earlier this week he believes Maddison has got his swagger back and that certainly appears to be the case.
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James Maddison claimed his first goal since February as Leicester continued their recent good form with victory at Brentford.
Youri Tielemans had opened the scoring for the visitors early on with a stunning strike, driving an unstoppable first-time effort into the back of the net from outside the box.
Foxes keeper Kasper Schmeichel tipped over an Ivan Toney header just before half-time, but the hosts equalised on the hour when Mathias Jorgensen flicked home a header from a corner.
Brentford then pressed for a winner, but were caught out by a quick Leicester attack in the 73rd minute.
Tielemans played a great ball to send substitute Patson Daka away and he squared for Maddison to fire home.
The victory meant Leicester, who beat Manchester United 4-2 last weekend, moved up to ninth in the Premier League while Brentford are 12th.
After a slow start to the season where they lost three of their first six games, Leicester have got into their stride in the last seven days.
This was their third win in a row in all competitions, with the success against Manchester United followed by a thrilling 4-3 midweek comeback victory against Spartak Moscow in the Europa League.
But, just as pleasing as the results for Leicester will have been in those games, so too key individuals finding their goalscoring form.
Belgian Tielemans now has two in his last two league games, with the superb strike against Brentford reminiscent of his FA Cup-winning strike against Chelsea in May.
Daka, meanwhile, made the headlines with four goals in Europe in midweek and added to that with an assist in this game.
But it will have been particularly pleasing for Foxes fans to see Maddison back on the scoresheet.
The midfielder endured a difficult start to the season and was benched for six games in September and October as he struggled to find his form.
However, he was superb against United and has only gone from strength-to-strength, getting an assist for Daka's fourth against Spartak and now on the mark against the Bees.
Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers had said earlier this week he believes Maddison has got his swagger back and that certainly appears to be the case.
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Youri Tielemans transfer odds – Man Utd lead Liverpool and Arsenal for Leicester star after contract rejection claim
MANCHESTER UNITED lead a group of clubs looking to sign Youri Tielemans.
That's according to bookmakers Betfair, who've installed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side as favourites to clinch his signature.
Tielemans has been exceptional since his 2019 arrival from Monaco for a whopping £40million.
The 24-year-old has scored 19 goals and provided 22 assists in all competitions - including the thunderbolt which helped Leicester beat Chelsea in the FA Cup final.
But his future at the King Power Stadium is now in serious doubt.
The Belgian superstar has less than eight months remaining on his contract, which expires in June 2022.
And 90min claim he's rejected Leicester's latest proposal and has told club officials that he's 'not in the right place' to sign a long-term deal.
It's thought Tielemans sees himself playing regular Champions League football and believes he's better suited to that level.
That could force the Foxes into entertaining offers for their midfield maestro in January to avoid losing him on a free transfer next summer.
And United are the frontrunners at odds of 6/1 to complete a deal before February 3 with Betfair.
The Red Devils are desperate to bolster their midfield with Nemanja Matic, Fred and Scott McTominay failing to impress.
Barcelona are next in the betting market at 8/1 with Premier League duo Arsenal and Liverpool in behind at a double-figure 16/1.
Real Madrid are the outsiders of the pack at 20/1.
Manager Brendan Rodgers was full of praise for Tielemans after their victory over Spartak Moscow, but said it was a matter for the club.
He said: "There will obviously be talks with the club in terms of his contract but I continue to work with him and help him improve as a player.
"He is an outstanding player, one of Europe’s top midfielders. He is integral to our game and a joy to work with - a super professional. A young player with that focus is great to see."
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MANCHESTER UNITED lead a group of clubs looking to sign Youri Tielemans.
That's according to bookmakers Betfair, who've installed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side as favourites to clinch his signature.
Tielemans has been exceptional since his 2019 arrival from Monaco for a whopping £40million.
The 24-year-old has scored 19 goals and provided 22 assists in all competitions - including the thunderbolt which helped Leicester beat Chelsea in the FA Cup final.
But his future at the King Power Stadium is now in serious doubt.
The Belgian superstar has less than eight months remaining on his contract, which expires in June 2022.
And 90min claim he's rejected Leicester's latest proposal and has told club officials that he's 'not in the right place' to sign a long-term deal.
It's thought Tielemans sees himself playing regular Champions League football and believes he's better suited to that level.
That could force the Foxes into entertaining offers for their midfield maestro in January to avoid losing him on a free transfer next summer.
And United are the frontrunners at odds of 6/1 to complete a deal before February 3 with Betfair.
The Red Devils are desperate to bolster their midfield with Nemanja Matic, Fred and Scott McTominay failing to impress.
Barcelona are next in the betting market at 8/1 with Premier League duo Arsenal and Liverpool in behind at a double-figure 16/1.
Real Madrid are the outsiders of the pack at 20/1.
Manager Brendan Rodgers was full of praise for Tielemans after their victory over Spartak Moscow, but said it was a matter for the club.
He said: "There will obviously be talks with the club in terms of his contract but I continue to work with him and help him improve as a player.
"He is an outstanding player, one of Europe’s top midfielders. He is integral to our game and a joy to work with - a super professional. A young player with that focus is great to see."
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Spartak Moscow 3-4 Leicester City
Daka scores 4 as Leicester come from behind to win
The magnificent Patson Daka scored four coolly-taken goals as Leicester boosted their Europa League qualification hopes by brilliantly coming back from two goals down to beat Spartak Moscow.
The Zambia international has had limited opportunities to assert himself in the Foxes first team this season, but demonstrated the clever movement and composure in front of goal that prompted them to part with £22m to sign him from Red Bull Salzburg last summer.
City have struggled throughout this European campaign and had looked to be on course for another damaging defeat in the snowy Russian capital as Spartak took a 2-0 lead.
Alexander Sobolev fired in the first via a deflection before former Chelsea wing-back Victor Moses set up Jordan Larsson - the son of ex-Swedish international forward Henrik - to slot in the second.
Crucially, though, Leicester responded immediately, with Daka slotting in after getting on the end of Kelechi Iheanacho's chipped through-ball.
The Zambia international, who was a goalscoring late substitute in Saturday's 4-2 win over Manchester United, levelled matters soon after the break with another neat finish, again set up by Iheanacho.
And before the hour mark it was 3-2 as Daka timed his run to perfection to latch onto Youri Tielemans' pass before slotting in low.
He was not done yet, though, with James Maddison releasing him to seal the win with another side-foot finish with 10 minutes to go.
There was still time for Spartak to scare City, courtesy of Sobolev's second goal of the game, but the Foxes were able to hold on for the victory.
It is their first of this season's competition, leaving them second in Group C on four points, two behind leaders Legia Warsaw, who face Italian side Napoli on Thursday.
Jamie Vardy's evergreen ability to excel at the highest level was always likely to make Daka's integration into this Leicester side a gradual one.
But the high hopes for the Zambian at City were evident from the moment last season's Austrian Bundesliga player of the season opted to switch to the east midlands in the summer.
It took the 23-year-old five competitive appearances to find his first goal - that bundled late fourth against Manchester United at the weekend - but having now broken that duck he looks unwilling to stop scoring.
All four of his finishes were - dare it be said - Vardy-like in their ruthless simplicity, with the third and fourth in particular showing an ability to hang on the shoulder of the last defender before pouncing on a through-ball, much like the former England forward.
Impressively, it is the second time he has netted four goals in a game in a little over a year, also doing so for Salzburg in a 10-0 Austrian Cup win over SW Bregenz in September 2020.
With Iheanacho also excelling in Moscow, Rodgers now has a whole raft of in-form attacking talent at his disposal as they seek a level of consistency in results to match the last two seasons.
However, they still have issues to work through at the other end of the field.
Spartak's high pressing caused them problems and the Russian side's ability to exploit poor positioning and the space left by it meant that each of Daka's four strikes was required to secure victory.
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Daka scores 4 as Leicester come from behind to win
The magnificent Patson Daka scored four coolly-taken goals as Leicester boosted their Europa League qualification hopes by brilliantly coming back from two goals down to beat Spartak Moscow.
The Zambia international has had limited opportunities to assert himself in the Foxes first team this season, but demonstrated the clever movement and composure in front of goal that prompted them to part with £22m to sign him from Red Bull Salzburg last summer.
City have struggled throughout this European campaign and had looked to be on course for another damaging defeat in the snowy Russian capital as Spartak took a 2-0 lead.
Alexander Sobolev fired in the first via a deflection before former Chelsea wing-back Victor Moses set up Jordan Larsson - the son of ex-Swedish international forward Henrik - to slot in the second.
Crucially, though, Leicester responded immediately, with Daka slotting in after getting on the end of Kelechi Iheanacho's chipped through-ball.
The Zambia international, who was a goalscoring late substitute in Saturday's 4-2 win over Manchester United, levelled matters soon after the break with another neat finish, again set up by Iheanacho.
And before the hour mark it was 3-2 as Daka timed his run to perfection to latch onto Youri Tielemans' pass before slotting in low.
He was not done yet, though, with James Maddison releasing him to seal the win with another side-foot finish with 10 minutes to go.
There was still time for Spartak to scare City, courtesy of Sobolev's second goal of the game, but the Foxes were able to hold on for the victory.
It is their first of this season's competition, leaving them second in Group C on four points, two behind leaders Legia Warsaw, who face Italian side Napoli on Thursday.
Jamie Vardy's evergreen ability to excel at the highest level was always likely to make Daka's integration into this Leicester side a gradual one.
But the high hopes for the Zambian at City were evident from the moment last season's Austrian Bundesliga player of the season opted to switch to the east midlands in the summer.
It took the 23-year-old five competitive appearances to find his first goal - that bundled late fourth against Manchester United at the weekend - but having now broken that duck he looks unwilling to stop scoring.
All four of his finishes were - dare it be said - Vardy-like in their ruthless simplicity, with the third and fourth in particular showing an ability to hang on the shoulder of the last defender before pouncing on a through-ball, much like the former England forward.
Impressively, it is the second time he has netted four goals in a game in a little over a year, also doing so for Salzburg in a 10-0 Austrian Cup win over SW Bregenz in September 2020.
With Iheanacho also excelling in Moscow, Rodgers now has a whole raft of in-form attacking talent at his disposal as they seek a level of consistency in results to match the last two seasons.
However, they still have issues to work through at the other end of the field.
Spartak's high pressing caused them problems and the Russian side's ability to exploit poor positioning and the space left by it meant that each of Daka's four strikes was required to secure victory.
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Leicester City 4-2 Manchester United
Leicester City increased the pressure on Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as they ran out fully deserved winners in a thriller at King Power Stadium.
Manchester United at one stage threatened to steal a point from a dreadful performance but the Foxes rallied to secure their best win of an indifferent start to the season.
The defeat ends United's English league record 29-game unbeaten run away from home.
It all started so well for United when Mason Greenwood's brilliant long-range strike put them in front after 18 minutes but Leicester were level before half-time when the returning Harry Maguire, who had a nightmare afternoon, was robbed by Kelechi Iheanacho to set up Youri Tielemans for a sweeping finish.
Leicester City were vastly superior after the break and went ahead when Caglar Soyuncu sparked a flurry of late goals when he pounced in a goalmouth scramble with 12 minutes to go.
Marcus Rashford, back as a substitute after three months out following shoulder surgery, looked to have got United out of the hole when he ran on to Victor Lindelof's long ball to apply an emphatic finish four minutes later.
It was a sign of just how bad United were that they were behind again straight from the restart when Ayoze Perez pulled the ball back for Jamie Vardy to flash a finish high past David de Gea.
There was to be no comeback this time and Patson Daka bundled in at the far post for the fourth in stoppage time.
It is inevitable that much focus will be placed on the failings of Manchester United and manager Solskjaer but Leicester deserve huge credit for a performance that saw them back to their best after a mixed start to the season.
The presence of Jonny Evans in defence provided reassurance and quality while Iheanacho tormented Maguire, who delivered a laboured and error-strewn display.
Leicester may have fallen behind to that Greenwood stunner but they never lost belief for a second and it was no surprise when Tielemans showed his quality with that clipped finish over De Gea into the far corner after Maguire inexplicably dawdled on the ball.
It gave Leicester real impetus and they dominated the second half, with only De Gea keeping the scoreline down as they swarmed over United.
Soyuncu put them back in front but it looked as though their excellence may not be rewarded with a win when Rashford crashed home a leveller.
Once again, Leicester showed resolve and quality to hit United again within seconds and that was that. They were not letting the lead slip this time.
United were on the ropes and Leicester kept them there as King Power Stadium rocked in celebration.
Daka's goal was the final decoration on an outstanding display, leaving manager Brendan Rodgers beaming after a spell when he was being asked questions of his own - ridiculous given the fact he brought the FA Cup to Leicester City last season.
He will hope this is lift-off for their season.
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Leicester City increased the pressure on Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as they ran out fully deserved winners in a thriller at King Power Stadium.
Manchester United at one stage threatened to steal a point from a dreadful performance but the Foxes rallied to secure their best win of an indifferent start to the season.
The defeat ends United's English league record 29-game unbeaten run away from home.
It all started so well for United when Mason Greenwood's brilliant long-range strike put them in front after 18 minutes but Leicester were level before half-time when the returning Harry Maguire, who had a nightmare afternoon, was robbed by Kelechi Iheanacho to set up Youri Tielemans for a sweeping finish.
Leicester City were vastly superior after the break and went ahead when Caglar Soyuncu sparked a flurry of late goals when he pounced in a goalmouth scramble with 12 minutes to go.
Marcus Rashford, back as a substitute after three months out following shoulder surgery, looked to have got United out of the hole when he ran on to Victor Lindelof's long ball to apply an emphatic finish four minutes later.
It was a sign of just how bad United were that they were behind again straight from the restart when Ayoze Perez pulled the ball back for Jamie Vardy to flash a finish high past David de Gea.
There was to be no comeback this time and Patson Daka bundled in at the far post for the fourth in stoppage time.
It is inevitable that much focus will be placed on the failings of Manchester United and manager Solskjaer but Leicester deserve huge credit for a performance that saw them back to their best after a mixed start to the season.
The presence of Jonny Evans in defence provided reassurance and quality while Iheanacho tormented Maguire, who delivered a laboured and error-strewn display.
Leicester may have fallen behind to that Greenwood stunner but they never lost belief for a second and it was no surprise when Tielemans showed his quality with that clipped finish over De Gea into the far corner after Maguire inexplicably dawdled on the ball.
It gave Leicester real impetus and they dominated the second half, with only De Gea keeping the scoreline down as they swarmed over United.
Soyuncu put them back in front but it looked as though their excellence may not be rewarded with a win when Rashford crashed home a leveller.
Once again, Leicester showed resolve and quality to hit United again within seconds and that was that. They were not letting the lead slip this time.
United were on the ropes and Leicester kept them there as King Power Stadium rocked in celebration.
Daka's goal was the final decoration on an outstanding display, leaving manager Brendan Rodgers beaming after a spell when he was being asked questions of his own - ridiculous given the fact he brought the FA Cup to Leicester City last season.
He will hope this is lift-off for their season.
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Crystal Palace 2-2 Leicester City
Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers is hopeful his side can turn their season around after an inconsistent start.
The Foxes threw away a two-goal lead as Crystal Palace came from behind to salvage a point at Selhurst Park, leaving them on eight points from their opening seven Premier League games.
"They are giving everything but we just aren't playing to our level," said the 48-year-old.
Only four teams have created fewer shots per game than Leicester this season, and they are 13th in the expected goals per game table.
Leicester spent more time in the Premier League's top four than any other team in the last two seasons (567 days), but missed out on Champions League on the final day of both campaigns.
Having started well before dropping off the pace in recent years, Rodgers hopes this season will be different.
He said: "It might be different this season compared to the last two when we have started on fire and dropped off a little bit.
"Hopefully this can be the season where we can build and finish the second part of the season really strong."
After going into the break 2-0 down, teenage substitute Michael Olise pulled a goal back for Palace with a brilliant volley past Kasper Schmeichel.
Former Leicester player Jeffrey Schlupp added a second just 48 seconds after his introduction, heading past Schmeichel with only his second touch.
Brendan Rodgers' side opened the scoring against the run of play when Kelechi Iheanacho capitalised on a mistake from Joachim Andersen before slotting past Vicente Guaita on 31 minutes.
Jamie Vardy added a second six minutes later with a cool finish from Harvey Barnes' assist.
The draw means Palace remain unbeaten at Selhurst Park under manager Patrick Vieira, who is the first Eagles manager to avoid defeat in his first four Premier League home games. It is the first time since October 2003 that Leicester have failed to win a Premier League game in which they were leading by two or more goals at half-time as their winless run in the competition is extended to four matches.
After conceding a 95th-minute equaliser against rivals Brighton on Monday night, Palace looked set to bounce back and had the best of the early chances as they dominated possession.
The Eagles had two early shots on target in quick succession, but Schmeichel did well to deny Wilfried Zaha and Conor Gallagher, before the hosts were stunned by Iheanacho's opener.
Against the run of play, Iheanacho - celebrating his 25th birthday - nicked the ball off Andersen and kept his cool before rolling past Guaita for his first Premier League goal of the season.
Six minutes later, Barnes had options both sides, with Iheanacho to his right and Vardy to his left. He opted for Vardy, who took a touch before side-footing in Leicester's second.
The 34-year-old is now the Premier League's leading goalscorer with six goals in seven games this season. Since turning 30, he has scored 90 goals in the competition.
Palace impressed early in the second half and went close through Odsonne Edouard, who crashed his effort against the crossbar after cutting inside Caglar Soyuncu and Jannik Vestergaard.
They finally find a breakthrough when, after replacing Jordan Ayew early in the second half, 19-year-old Olise saw his first effort from Tyrick Mitchell's cross blocked, before he brilliantly volleyed the rebound past Schmeichel.
Aged 19 years and 295 days, Olise is the first teenager to score for Palace in the Premier League since Clinton Morrison in May 1998.
That goal really lifted the home crowd and it seemed like one-way traffic. Vieira got his substitutions spot on and Selhurst Park was sent into raptures when Schlupp headed in the equaliser against his former side.
His goal after 48 seconds is the second-quickest by a substitute in the Premier League this season, after team-mate Edouard took just 29 seconds to score against Tottenham.
Schlupp came close to heading in a second three minutes from time, but his effort glanced just wide of the far post as the sides were forced to settle for a point.
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Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers is hopeful his side can turn their season around after an inconsistent start.
The Foxes threw away a two-goal lead as Crystal Palace came from behind to salvage a point at Selhurst Park, leaving them on eight points from their opening seven Premier League games.
"They are giving everything but we just aren't playing to our level," said the 48-year-old.
Only four teams have created fewer shots per game than Leicester this season, and they are 13th in the expected goals per game table.
Leicester spent more time in the Premier League's top four than any other team in the last two seasons (567 days), but missed out on Champions League on the final day of both campaigns.
Having started well before dropping off the pace in recent years, Rodgers hopes this season will be different.
He said: "It might be different this season compared to the last two when we have started on fire and dropped off a little bit.
"Hopefully this can be the season where we can build and finish the second part of the season really strong."
After going into the break 2-0 down, teenage substitute Michael Olise pulled a goal back for Palace with a brilliant volley past Kasper Schmeichel.
Former Leicester player Jeffrey Schlupp added a second just 48 seconds after his introduction, heading past Schmeichel with only his second touch.
Brendan Rodgers' side opened the scoring against the run of play when Kelechi Iheanacho capitalised on a mistake from Joachim Andersen before slotting past Vicente Guaita on 31 minutes.
Jamie Vardy added a second six minutes later with a cool finish from Harvey Barnes' assist.
The draw means Palace remain unbeaten at Selhurst Park under manager Patrick Vieira, who is the first Eagles manager to avoid defeat in his first four Premier League home games. It is the first time since October 2003 that Leicester have failed to win a Premier League game in which they were leading by two or more goals at half-time as their winless run in the competition is extended to four matches.
After conceding a 95th-minute equaliser against rivals Brighton on Monday night, Palace looked set to bounce back and had the best of the early chances as they dominated possession.
The Eagles had two early shots on target in quick succession, but Schmeichel did well to deny Wilfried Zaha and Conor Gallagher, before the hosts were stunned by Iheanacho's opener.
Against the run of play, Iheanacho - celebrating his 25th birthday - nicked the ball off Andersen and kept his cool before rolling past Guaita for his first Premier League goal of the season.
Six minutes later, Barnes had options both sides, with Iheanacho to his right and Vardy to his left. He opted for Vardy, who took a touch before side-footing in Leicester's second.
The 34-year-old is now the Premier League's leading goalscorer with six goals in seven games this season. Since turning 30, he has scored 90 goals in the competition.
Palace impressed early in the second half and went close through Odsonne Edouard, who crashed his effort against the crossbar after cutting inside Caglar Soyuncu and Jannik Vestergaard.
They finally find a breakthrough when, after replacing Jordan Ayew early in the second half, 19-year-old Olise saw his first effort from Tyrick Mitchell's cross blocked, before he brilliantly volleyed the rebound past Schmeichel.
Aged 19 years and 295 days, Olise is the first teenager to score for Palace in the Premier League since Clinton Morrison in May 1998.
That goal really lifted the home crowd and it seemed like one-way traffic. Vieira got his substitutions spot on and Selhurst Park was sent into raptures when Schlupp headed in the equaliser against his former side.
His goal after 48 seconds is the second-quickest by a substitute in the Premier League this season, after team-mate Edouard took just 29 seconds to score against Tottenham.
Schlupp came close to heading in a second three minutes from time, but his effort glanced just wide of the far post as the sides were forced to settle for a point.
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Legia Warsaw 1-0 Leicester City
Leicester's winless start to their Europa League campaign continued with a limp defeat at Legia Warsaw, who collected a famous victory in Poland.
Brendan Rodgers' side have started the season inconsistently and now have work to do in Group C following a defeat to go with their 2-2 draw at Napoli in the opening game.
Azerbaijan national Mahir Emreli scored the only goal in the 31st minute, outmuscling Daniel Amartey on the edge of the box before firing in a low finish via the foot of the post.
Leicester lacked rhythm but did have chances with Ayoze Perez screwing wide in the first half after being put through by Patson Daka.
Centre-half Jannik Vestergaard had a golden opportunity to equalise in the second half, but his header from four yards out was somehow kept out by Legia goalkeeper Cezary Miszta's stunning reflex save.
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Leicester's winless start to their Europa League campaign continued with a limp defeat at Legia Warsaw, who collected a famous victory in Poland.
Brendan Rodgers' side have started the season inconsistently and now have work to do in Group C following a defeat to go with their 2-2 draw at Napoli in the opening game.
Azerbaijan national Mahir Emreli scored the only goal in the 31st minute, outmuscling Daniel Amartey on the edge of the box before firing in a low finish via the foot of the post.
Leicester lacked rhythm but did have chances with Ayoze Perez screwing wide in the first half after being put through by Patson Daka.
Centre-half Jannik Vestergaard had a golden opportunity to equalise in the second half, but his header from four yards out was somehow kept out by Legia goalkeeper Cezary Miszta's stunning reflex save.
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Leicester City 2-2 Burnley
Jamie Vardy scored twice - as well as an own goal - as Leicester City came from behind to deny Burnley a first Premier League win of the season.
Vardy rounded Clarets goalkeeper Nick Pope from substitute Kelechi Iheanacho's through ball with five minutes remaining to complete an eventful afternoon for the Foxes striker.
Burnley's summer signing Maxwel Cornet had scored a stunning volley for the visitors late in the first half on his first league start since joining for £12.85m from Lyon in August, firing in emphatically from Matej Vydra's cross.
Sean Dyche's side had taken an early lead when Vardy inadvertently beat Kasper Schmeichel with a flicked header at his near post from Ashley Westwood's corner.
However, the Foxes striker atoned for his error as he raced on to Youri Tielemans' pass and found the bottom corner - before rescuing a late point with another calm finish.
Burnley boss Dyche, who was forced to replace the impressive Cornet because of injury in first-half stoppage time, thought his side had scored a dramatic winner in injury time only to see Chris Wood's header ruled out for offside.
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Jamie Vardy scored twice - as well as an own goal - as Leicester City came from behind to deny Burnley a first Premier League win of the season.
Vardy rounded Clarets goalkeeper Nick Pope from substitute Kelechi Iheanacho's through ball with five minutes remaining to complete an eventful afternoon for the Foxes striker.
Burnley's summer signing Maxwel Cornet had scored a stunning volley for the visitors late in the first half on his first league start since joining for £12.85m from Lyon in August, firing in emphatically from Matej Vydra's cross.
Sean Dyche's side had taken an early lead when Vardy inadvertently beat Kasper Schmeichel with a flicked header at his near post from Ashley Westwood's corner.
However, the Foxes striker atoned for his error as he raced on to Youri Tielemans' pass and found the bottom corner - before rescuing a late point with another calm finish.
Burnley boss Dyche, who was forced to replace the impressive Cornet because of injury in first-half stoppage time, thought his side had scored a dramatic winner in injury time only to see Chris Wood's header ruled out for offside.
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Millwall 0-2 Leicester City
Ademola Lookman scores first goal for Leicester City as Iheanacho adds second in The Carabao Cup third round as the reward is a home tie to Brighton in the 4th round
Ademola Lookman scored his first Leicester goal as they beat Millwall in the Carabao Cup third round.
He pounced from eight yards out after Kelechi Iheanacho's 20-yard shot had been parried by keeper George Long, Leicester's first shots on target.
Iheanacho sealed the win as he ran on to a ball down the right wing, cut in and curled home.
Brendan Rodgers' Foxes host fellow Premier League side Brighton in the fourth round.
Millwall had several chances in Wednesday's defeat with Ryan Leonard missing, Connor Mahoney forcing a save and Ben Thompson heading over.
Both sides made plenty of changes from their weekend fixtures, and Leicester were well below their best in the first half.
The free-kick Youri Tielemans sent over the bar was their only effort of the first half.
There were just two saves in the whole game - Danny Ward stopping Mahoney's effort and Long's parry that led to the opening goal.
Leicester assistant manager Chris Davies:
"Ade [Lookman] has been outstanding since he came in, with his training and mentality. That's been a real highlight, and he got his rewards today.
"It was a game of few chances so we had to work hard for the chances we got. It was great for Ade to get the goal.
"Kele scored an excellent goal, he set up the first one and then scored with a great strike. His all-round play was really good and it was a goalscoring performance, which is always good for a striker."
Millwall boss Gary Rowett:
"When you go toe to toe with a very good Premier League side, you can't make mistakes.
"We gave the ball away and allowed them into a scoring position and they are sometimes the moments that cost you. But I thought we competed really well tonight."
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Ademola Lookman scores first goal for Leicester City as Iheanacho adds second in The Carabao Cup third round as the reward is a home tie to Brighton in the 4th round
Ademola Lookman scored his first Leicester goal as they beat Millwall in the Carabao Cup third round.
He pounced from eight yards out after Kelechi Iheanacho's 20-yard shot had been parried by keeper George Long, Leicester's first shots on target.
Iheanacho sealed the win as he ran on to a ball down the right wing, cut in and curled home.
Brendan Rodgers' Foxes host fellow Premier League side Brighton in the fourth round.
Millwall had several chances in Wednesday's defeat with Ryan Leonard missing, Connor Mahoney forcing a save and Ben Thompson heading over.
Both sides made plenty of changes from their weekend fixtures, and Leicester were well below their best in the first half.
The free-kick Youri Tielemans sent over the bar was their only effort of the first half.
There were just two saves in the whole game - Danny Ward stopping Mahoney's effort and Long's parry that led to the opening goal.
Leicester assistant manager Chris Davies:
"Ade [Lookman] has been outstanding since he came in, with his training and mentality. That's been a real highlight, and he got his rewards today.
"It was a game of few chances so we had to work hard for the chances we got. It was great for Ade to get the goal.
"Kele scored an excellent goal, he set up the first one and then scored with a great strike. His all-round play was really good and it was a goalscoring performance, which is always good for a striker."
Millwall boss Gary Rowett:
"When you go toe to toe with a very good Premier League side, you can't make mistakes.
"We gave the ball away and allowed them into a scoring position and they are sometimes the moments that cost you. But I thought we competed really well tonight."
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Brighton 2-1 Leicester City
Jamie Vardy scores on his 250th Premier League appearance as VAR deny Leicester twice
Brighton's superb start to the Premier League season continued as they held off a late Leicester rally to move up to third place in the table.
The Foxes twice thought they had rescued a point in the closing stages but Ademola Lookman and Wilfred Ndidi both saw goals chalked off for Harvey Barnes straying offside.
Brighton bossed the opening hour but needed a controversial penalty to set them on their way, Neal Maupay scoring his third goal of the season from the spot after Jannik Vestergaard's handball.
Vestergaard argued a foul by Maupay led him to handle Shane Duffy's header but, after lengthy deliberations, referee Stuart Attwell awarded a spot-kick.
Danny Welbeck doubled Brighton's advantage early in the second period, glancing home a near-post header from Leandro Trossard's free-kick out wide.
Leicester finally sprang into life, Jamie Vardy halving the deficit by side-footing Youri Tielemans' first-time cross in from close range after a fine one-touch move.
But they were denied a point as Barnes was adjudged to have interfered with play when Lookman scuffed home from a corner and Ndidi headed in from another.
Defeat marked a third loss in five games for Leicester while Brighton registered their first Premier League victory over the Foxes in nine attempts since their promotion into the top flight four years ago.
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Jamie Vardy scores on his 250th Premier League appearance as VAR deny Leicester twice
Brighton's superb start to the Premier League season continued as they held off a late Leicester rally to move up to third place in the table.
The Foxes twice thought they had rescued a point in the closing stages but Ademola Lookman and Wilfred Ndidi both saw goals chalked off for Harvey Barnes straying offside.
Brighton bossed the opening hour but needed a controversial penalty to set them on their way, Neal Maupay scoring his third goal of the season from the spot after Jannik Vestergaard's handball.
Vestergaard argued a foul by Maupay led him to handle Shane Duffy's header but, after lengthy deliberations, referee Stuart Attwell awarded a spot-kick.
Danny Welbeck doubled Brighton's advantage early in the second period, glancing home a near-post header from Leandro Trossard's free-kick out wide.
Leicester finally sprang into life, Jamie Vardy halving the deficit by side-footing Youri Tielemans' first-time cross in from close range after a fine one-touch move.
But they were denied a point as Barnes was adjudged to have interfered with play when Lookman scuffed home from a corner and Ndidi headed in from another.
Defeat marked a third loss in five games for Leicester while Brighton registered their first Premier League victory over the Foxes in nine attempts since their promotion into the top flight four years ago.
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Leicester City draw 2-2 with Serie A side Napoli in Europa League opener as Ndidi see's Red
Brendan Rodgers said his "young team will learn" after they gave away a two-goal lead over Napoli in their Europa League opener at King Power Stadium.
Napoli's Victor Osimhen scored twice in the second half after Ayoze Perez and Harvey Barnes had given Leicester a 2-0 lead.Osimhen's exquisite touch past Kasper Schmeichel reduced the deficit, before he completed the comeback with a header in the 87th minute.
"The crime isn't giving away the two goals, the crime is if you don't learn from it. I'm sure that is something this young team will do," said Rodgers.
Perez had opened the scoring with a volley from Barnes' cross before the winger fired in Leicester's second shortly after summer signing Patson Daka had a goal ruled out for offside.
The hosts looked set to take pole position in Group C, but Osimhen dealt a late blow before Leicester's Wilfred Ndidi was sent off for a second booking.
It leaves the group wide open with Leicester still to travel to Italy, as well as facing Spartak Moscow and Legia Warsaw.
"I'm disappointed with the end result but there were some exciting and good moments," added Rodgers. "The two goals are outstanding and the one that was disallowed was tight.
"Maybe we tired a bit. There are things for us to improve on - like keeping the ball better for longer periods. If we did that, we wouldn't tire so quickly.
"The effort and mentality was good. It is a shame we couldn't close it out."
There was a carnival atmosphere at the King Power to welcome European football back to Leicester and the match - widely tipped as a battle between two sides considered among the favourites to win the competition - did not disappoint.
Napoli set the tone with their first shot on target after only three minutes and Leicester responded when Barnes was denied from close range, before setting up Perez's volley with a perfectly-weighted cross.
Timothy Castagne, along with the help of goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, somehow kept out Napoli's Piotr Zielinski, while Lorenzo Insigne and Hirving Lozano came close.
The Italians had been wasteful and when Barnes coolly thumped in Leicester's second, they looked set to come out on top.
But a sublime one-touch passing move saw Osimhen dance into the box before he flicked the ball past Jannik Vestergaard and over Schmeichel.
And the Napoli forward then hung well in the air to nod in a punishing second.
Tensions flared following the final whistle as police and stewards intervened after missiles were thrown by both sets of supporters.
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Brendan Rodgers said his "young team will learn" after they gave away a two-goal lead over Napoli in their Europa League opener at King Power Stadium.
Napoli's Victor Osimhen scored twice in the second half after Ayoze Perez and Harvey Barnes had given Leicester a 2-0 lead.Osimhen's exquisite touch past Kasper Schmeichel reduced the deficit, before he completed the comeback with a header in the 87th minute.
"The crime isn't giving away the two goals, the crime is if you don't learn from it. I'm sure that is something this young team will do," said Rodgers.
Perez had opened the scoring with a volley from Barnes' cross before the winger fired in Leicester's second shortly after summer signing Patson Daka had a goal ruled out for offside.
The hosts looked set to take pole position in Group C, but Osimhen dealt a late blow before Leicester's Wilfred Ndidi was sent off for a second booking.
It leaves the group wide open with Leicester still to travel to Italy, as well as facing Spartak Moscow and Legia Warsaw.
"I'm disappointed with the end result but there were some exciting and good moments," added Rodgers. "The two goals are outstanding and the one that was disallowed was tight.
"Maybe we tired a bit. There are things for us to improve on - like keeping the ball better for longer periods. If we did that, we wouldn't tire so quickly.
"The effort and mentality was good. It is a shame we couldn't close it out."
There was a carnival atmosphere at the King Power to welcome European football back to Leicester and the match - widely tipped as a battle between two sides considered among the favourites to win the competition - did not disappoint.
Napoli set the tone with their first shot on target after only three minutes and Leicester responded when Barnes was denied from close range, before setting up Perez's volley with a perfectly-weighted cross.
Timothy Castagne, along with the help of goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, somehow kept out Napoli's Piotr Zielinski, while Lorenzo Insigne and Hirving Lozano came close.
The Italians had been wasteful and when Barnes coolly thumped in Leicester's second, they looked set to come out on top.
But a sublime one-touch passing move saw Osimhen dance into the box before he flicked the ball past Jannik Vestergaard and over Schmeichel.
And the Napoli forward then hung well in the air to nod in a punishing second.
Tensions flared following the final whistle as police and stewards intervened after missiles were thrown by both sets of supporters.
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Leicester City 0-1 Manchester City
Silva goals wins it as VAR rules out Vardy strike
Manchester City secured a third straight league win after seeing off Leicester City in an entertaining game at King Power Stadium.
Goalkeepers Kasper Schmeichel and Ederson made crucial saves in a free-flowing match to keep their respective teams on level terms before Bernardo Silva's close-range finish settled a fine contest.
The Portuguese pounced after Joao Cancelo's shot was deflected by Caglar Soyuncu into Silva's path.
At 0-0 Manchester City's Ederson saved well from Harvey Barnes, while at the other end Gabriel Jesus was twice denied by Schmeichel.
Leicester created several chances, Barnes clipping the top of the bar with a header before Jamie Vardy had a goal ruled out for offside.
Silva's goal means City have won all their games since starting the defence of their Premier League crown with a 1-0 defeat at Tottenham.
City spent £100m on British record signing Jack Grealish to give them another source of creativity but there was disappointment in their lengthy pursuit of Harry Kane, who is staying at Spurs. It led critics to question whether they could win another title without a main striker.
But this was a job well done by Pep Guardiola's side against determined opponents who will feel hard done by that they did not get something from a high-octane match.
That was partly down to Ederson, whose participation in this game had been in doubt along with Jesus.
The Brazilian duo were eventually cleared to play for their clubs this weekend after complaints about their failure to report for international duty were dropped - and both played key roles in their team's latest win. Ederson received a facial injury and required lengthy treatment after making a brave save to keep out Barnes before making a denying substitute Ademola Lookman late on.
At the other end, Jesus was lively and would surely have scored but for Schmeichel's superb early save. After making a losing start to the season, Guardiola's side are beginning to hit familiar form.
By winning their first match away from Etihad Stadium since 14 May, they have made a perfect start to a testing week that sees them start their latest attempt to win the Champions League for the first time.
Wednesday's home group game with RB Leipzig, last season's Bundesliga runners-up, will provide another big test for City.
They will prepare for it on the back of a winning run and with confidence sky-high.
There was no repeat for Leicester of the triumphant scenes at Wembley five weeks ago when Kelechi Iheanacho's 89th-minute penalty defeated Guardiola's side in the Community Shield.
Despite a second defeat in three games, there were still plenty of positives for Brendan Rodgers at the start of a busy period of games that will go some way to shaping the Foxes' season.
Rodgers gave first league starts to summer signings Ryan Bertrand and Jannik Vestergaard in what was the first of seven league and cup games in the space of 22 days.
Both showed promise by making important blocks while substitute Lookman - who joined shortly before the summer transfer window closed last month - was a lively addition after appearing as a 73rd-minute substitute.
As well as forcing Ederson into a fine save, former Everton winger Lookman was denied by Ruben Dias after the defender blocked his goal-bound shot late on.
Leicester have endured a mixed start to the season after winning two and losing two of their four games.
But there is plenty of optimism in the air as they get ready to launch another Europa League campaign at home to Napoli on Thursday.
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Silva goals wins it as VAR rules out Vardy strike
Manchester City secured a third straight league win after seeing off Leicester City in an entertaining game at King Power Stadium.
Goalkeepers Kasper Schmeichel and Ederson made crucial saves in a free-flowing match to keep their respective teams on level terms before Bernardo Silva's close-range finish settled a fine contest.
The Portuguese pounced after Joao Cancelo's shot was deflected by Caglar Soyuncu into Silva's path.
At 0-0 Manchester City's Ederson saved well from Harvey Barnes, while at the other end Gabriel Jesus was twice denied by Schmeichel.
Leicester created several chances, Barnes clipping the top of the bar with a header before Jamie Vardy had a goal ruled out for offside.
Silva's goal means City have won all their games since starting the defence of their Premier League crown with a 1-0 defeat at Tottenham.
City spent £100m on British record signing Jack Grealish to give them another source of creativity but there was disappointment in their lengthy pursuit of Harry Kane, who is staying at Spurs. It led critics to question whether they could win another title without a main striker.
But this was a job well done by Pep Guardiola's side against determined opponents who will feel hard done by that they did not get something from a high-octane match.
That was partly down to Ederson, whose participation in this game had been in doubt along with Jesus.
The Brazilian duo were eventually cleared to play for their clubs this weekend after complaints about their failure to report for international duty were dropped - and both played key roles in their team's latest win. Ederson received a facial injury and required lengthy treatment after making a brave save to keep out Barnes before making a denying substitute Ademola Lookman late on.
At the other end, Jesus was lively and would surely have scored but for Schmeichel's superb early save. After making a losing start to the season, Guardiola's side are beginning to hit familiar form.
By winning their first match away from Etihad Stadium since 14 May, they have made a perfect start to a testing week that sees them start their latest attempt to win the Champions League for the first time.
Wednesday's home group game with RB Leipzig, last season's Bundesliga runners-up, will provide another big test for City.
They will prepare for it on the back of a winning run and with confidence sky-high.
There was no repeat for Leicester of the triumphant scenes at Wembley five weeks ago when Kelechi Iheanacho's 89th-minute penalty defeated Guardiola's side in the Community Shield.
Despite a second defeat in three games, there were still plenty of positives for Brendan Rodgers at the start of a busy period of games that will go some way to shaping the Foxes' season.
Rodgers gave first league starts to summer signings Ryan Bertrand and Jannik Vestergaard in what was the first of seven league and cup games in the space of 22 days.
Both showed promise by making important blocks while substitute Lookman - who joined shortly before the summer transfer window closed last month - was a lively addition after appearing as a 73rd-minute substitute.
As well as forcing Ederson into a fine save, former Everton winger Lookman was denied by Ruben Dias after the defender blocked his goal-bound shot late on.
Leicester have endured a mixed start to the season after winning two and losing two of their four games.
But there is plenty of optimism in the air as they get ready to launch another Europa League campaign at home to Napoli on Thursday.
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Leicester sign RB Leipzig winger, Ademola Lookman, on season-long loan deal
Ademola Lookman, 23, spent last season on loan at Fulham, making 35 appearances in all competitions, scoring four goals as the Cottagers were relegated from the Premier League; midfielder Dennis Praet also joins Serie A side Torino on a season-long loan deal
Leicester have signed RB Leipzig winger Ademola Lookman on a season-long loan deal with an option to buy.
The 23-year-old spent last season on loan at Fulham, making 35 appearances in all competitions and scoring four goals as the Cottagers were relegated from the Premier League.
The former Charlton winger spent two-and-a-half years at Everton before moving to Leipzig permanently in July 2019, where he has made only 13 appearances. Lookman said of his move to the King Power Stadium: "I'm delighted to be here. It's a great honour to be at such a big and amazing club with such a huge history and a quality group of players.
"The facilities are incredible. It's pretty mind-blowing and I just can't wait to get to work here. I think environment is very important for a player, so this is the right environment for me to work hard every single day and to help my craft be even better."
It is the second piece of transfer deadline day business Leicester City have done after midfielder Dennis Praet joined Serie A side Torino on a season-long loan deal.The 27-year-old joined Leicester in August 2019 and has made 60 appearances for the club in all competitions, scoring three goals.
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Ademola Lookman, 23, spent last season on loan at Fulham, making 35 appearances in all competitions, scoring four goals as the Cottagers were relegated from the Premier League; midfielder Dennis Praet also joins Serie A side Torino on a season-long loan deal
Leicester have signed RB Leipzig winger Ademola Lookman on a season-long loan deal with an option to buy.
The 23-year-old spent last season on loan at Fulham, making 35 appearances in all competitions and scoring four goals as the Cottagers were relegated from the Premier League.
The former Charlton winger spent two-and-a-half years at Everton before moving to Leipzig permanently in July 2019, where he has made only 13 appearances. Lookman said of his move to the King Power Stadium: "I'm delighted to be here. It's a great honour to be at such a big and amazing club with such a huge history and a quality group of players.
"The facilities are incredible. It's pretty mind-blowing and I just can't wait to get to work here. I think environment is very important for a player, so this is the right environment for me to work hard every single day and to help my craft be even better."
It is the second piece of transfer deadline day business Leicester City have done after midfielder Dennis Praet joined Serie A side Torino on a season-long loan deal.The 27-year-old joined Leicester in August 2019 and has made 60 appearances for the club in all competitions, scoring three goals.
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Dennis Praet Joins Torino On Loan
Leicester City midfielder Dennis Praet will spend the 2021/22 season on loan at Serie A side Torino, subject to international clearance.
- Foxes midfielder Dennis Praet links up with Serie A side Torino on loan
- The Belgium international joined City in August 2019
- He has made 60 appearances for the Foxes in all competitions
The 27-year-old joined City in August 2019 and has made 60 appearances for the Club in all competitions, scoring three goals.
A product of Genk’s youth academy, Praet joined Anderlecht in May 2010 and went on to feature for the Belgian side 184 times before spending three seasons in Italy with Sampdoria.
The Belgium international made his debut for City in a 1-1 draw against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge and scored his first goal for the Club at home to Southampton in January 2020.
Praet will now link up with Torino, who are next in action against Salernitana on Sunday 12 September.
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Leicester City midfielder Dennis Praet will spend the 2021/22 season on loan at Serie A side Torino, subject to international clearance.
- Foxes midfielder Dennis Praet links up with Serie A side Torino on loan
- The Belgium international joined City in August 2019
- He has made 60 appearances for the Foxes in all competitions
The 27-year-old joined City in August 2019 and has made 60 appearances for the Club in all competitions, scoring three goals.
A product of Genk’s youth academy, Praet joined Anderlecht in May 2010 and went on to feature for the Belgian side 184 times before spending three seasons in Italy with Sampdoria.
The Belgium international made his debut for City in a 1-1 draw against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge and scored his first goal for the Club at home to Southampton in January 2020.
Praet will now link up with Torino, who are next in action against Salernitana on Sunday 12 September.
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Vardy & Albrighton score as Ricardo goes off injured and Castagne returns in mask
Marc Albrighton's winner gave Leicester City victory at Carrow Road, leaving Norwich City still without a point after Kenny McLean's equaliser was disallowed.
The Canaries fell behind early on after Jamie Vardy took advantage of a mistake by on-loan Manchester United defender Brandon Williams.
The hosts levelled through Teemu Pukki's penalty just before the break but Marc Albrighton's shot, which deflected off Williams, restored Leicester's lead.
McLean looked to have equalised soon after, but Todd Cantwell was ruled offside to leave Norwich one place above Arsenal at the foot of the Premier League.
Norwich were celebrating their second equaliser, a powerful header from the recalled McLean, but they were denied their moment when a VAR check revealed that Todd Cantwell was offside in front of Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel.
Daniel Farke's side rallied late on and, deep into stoppage time, substitute Adam Idah stabbed a close-range shot wide.
Arsenal's 5-0 defeat at Manchester City earlier on, coupled with Pukki's goal - Norwich's first of the league season - moved the Canaries off the bottom of the table after three games.
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Marc Albrighton's winner gave Leicester City victory at Carrow Road, leaving Norwich City still without a point after Kenny McLean's equaliser was disallowed.
The Canaries fell behind early on after Jamie Vardy took advantage of a mistake by on-loan Manchester United defender Brandon Williams.
The hosts levelled through Teemu Pukki's penalty just before the break but Marc Albrighton's shot, which deflected off Williams, restored Leicester's lead.
McLean looked to have equalised soon after, but Todd Cantwell was ruled offside to leave Norwich one place above Arsenal at the foot of the Premier League.
Norwich were celebrating their second equaliser, a powerful header from the recalled McLean, but they were denied their moment when a VAR check revealed that Todd Cantwell was offside in front of Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel.
Daniel Farke's side rallied late on and, deep into stoppage time, substitute Adam Idah stabbed a close-range shot wide.
Arsenal's 5-0 defeat at Manchester City earlier on, coupled with Pukki's goal - Norwich's first of the league season - moved the Canaries off the bottom of the table after three games.
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Leicester Discover Europa League Group Stage Opponents
Leicester City have been drawn into Group C of the UEFA Europa League alongside SSC Napoli, Spartak Moskva and Legia Warszawa.- Leicester City drawn in Group C in the UEFA Europa League
- The Foxes will tackle SSC Napoli, Spartak Moskva and Legia Warszawa across the group stage campaign
- Fixtures, which begin on 16 September, will be confirmed in the coming days
- Three-game home ticket packages are available to Fox Members now
After qualifying by finishing fifth in the Premier League and lifting the Emirates FA Cup last term, the Foxes will travel to Italy, Russia and Poland over the coming four months, hoping to write new history for the Club on the European stage.
Teams in each group will come up against one another home and away, with the same sides meeting on matchdays one and five, or matchdays two and six, or matchdays three and four. Official fixture dates and times will be confirmed and announced in the coming days.
Games are set to occur on the following dates:
Matchday 1: 16 September, 2021
Matchday 2: 30 September, 2021
Matchday 3: 21 October, 2021
Matchday 4: 4 November, 2021
Matchday 5: 25 November, 2021
Matchday 6: 9 December, 2021
New in 2021/22, group winners will progress straight to the Round of 16 stage. In another change, runners-up now go into the knockout round play-offs, where they will tackle the third-placed UEFA Champions League teams for places in the Round of 16.
Third-placed sides, on the other hand, will enter the UEFA Europa Conference League knockout round play-offs.
Following an initial window for Season Ticket Holders to secure their usual seats for the Foxes’ three home group stage fixtures, Fox Members can now purchase their three-game package.
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Leicester City have been drawn into Group C of the UEFA Europa League alongside SSC Napoli, Spartak Moskva and Legia Warszawa.- Leicester City drawn in Group C in the UEFA Europa League
- The Foxes will tackle SSC Napoli, Spartak Moskva and Legia Warszawa across the group stage campaign
- Fixtures, which begin on 16 September, will be confirmed in the coming days
- Three-game home ticket packages are available to Fox Members now
After qualifying by finishing fifth in the Premier League and lifting the Emirates FA Cup last term, the Foxes will travel to Italy, Russia and Poland over the coming four months, hoping to write new history for the Club on the European stage.
Teams in each group will come up against one another home and away, with the same sides meeting on matchdays one and five, or matchdays two and six, or matchdays three and four. Official fixture dates and times will be confirmed and announced in the coming days.
Games are set to occur on the following dates:
Matchday 1: 16 September, 2021
Matchday 2: 30 September, 2021
Matchday 3: 21 October, 2021
Matchday 4: 4 November, 2021
Matchday 5: 25 November, 2021
Matchday 6: 9 December, 2021
New in 2021/22, group winners will progress straight to the Round of 16 stage. In another change, runners-up now go into the knockout round play-offs, where they will tackle the third-placed UEFA Champions League teams for places in the Round of 16.
Third-placed sides, on the other hand, will enter the UEFA Europa Conference League knockout round play-offs.
Following an initial window for Season Ticket Holders to secure their usual seats for the Foxes’ three home group stage fixtures, Fox Members can now purchase their three-game package.
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Leicester City To Face Millwall In Carabao Cup Third Round
Leicester City will tackle Millwall at The Den in the third round of the Carabao Cup.
- Millwall await Leicester City at The Den in the third round of the Carabao Cup
- The Foxes have won the competition three times and lifted the Emirates FA Cup last term
- Dates and times, plus ticket information, will be confirmed on LCFC.com shortly
The Foxes, who lifted last season's Emirates FA Cup, enter the competition at the third round stage as one of England's European representatives in 2021/22.
Following Wednesday evening's draw, three-time League Cup winners Leicester will face EFL Championship side Millwall to begin their campaign in the competition, with third round ties set to be played during the week commencing 20 September, 2021.
The tie against the Lions will fall between Premier League clashes against Brighton & Hove Albion (A) and Burnley (H). Confirmed dates and times, plus ticket information, will be provided on LCFC.com in due course.
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Leicester City will tackle Millwall at The Den in the third round of the Carabao Cup.
- Millwall await Leicester City at The Den in the third round of the Carabao Cup
- The Foxes have won the competition three times and lifted the Emirates FA Cup last term
- Dates and times, plus ticket information, will be confirmed on LCFC.com shortly
The Foxes, who lifted last season's Emirates FA Cup, enter the competition at the third round stage as one of England's European representatives in 2021/22.
Following Wednesday evening's draw, three-time League Cup winners Leicester will face EFL Championship side Millwall to begin their campaign in the competition, with third round ties set to be played during the week commencing 20 September, 2021.
The tie against the Lions will fall between Premier League clashes against Brighton & Hove Albion (A) and Burnley (H). Confirmed dates and times, plus ticket information, will be provided on LCFC.com in due course.
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Perez sent off as Leicester crash 4-1 away to West Ham
Michail Antonio became West Ham's outright top scorer in the Premier League in a dominant victory for the Hammers over 10-man Leicester City at London Stadium.
Antonio celebrated by lifting a cardboard cut-out of himself after scoring his 48th top-flight goal to break Paolo di Canio's club record. The 31-year-old added a second four minutes later to wrap up an impressive win for David Moyes' side.
It is only the second time the Hammers have won their opening two fixtures of a Premier League campaign. Pablo Fornals and Said Benrahma scored West Ham's first two goals either side of Ayoze Perez's dismissal for a stamp on goalscorer Fornals.
Youri Tielemans had briefly given the visitors hope at 2-1 before Antonio's late double.
Only Manchester City and Manchester United won more points away from home than Leicester in the Premier League last season, but the Foxes were outplayed in their first game on the road in the new campaign.
Brendan Rodgers put it mildly when he said his side were "very light" at the back in his pre-match interview, with new signing Jannik Vestergaard joining Wesley Fofana, James Justin, Ryan Bertrand, Jonny Evans and Nampalys Mendy on the sidelines.
The makeshift Foxes defence was finally undone by West Ham on 26 minutes when Fornals scored his third goal in as many league games for the Hammers.
The Spaniard played a quick one-two with Benrahma on the left before continuing his run into the box, sweeping past Kasper Schmeichel with a first-time finish from 10 yards.
West Ham 4-1 Leicester: Foxes were too slow - RodgersLeicester's evening went from bad to worse 15 minutes later when Perez was sent off for stamping on Fornals' ankle as he stumbled forward trying to win the ball back from a challenge with Aaron Cresswell.
After initially allowing play to continue, referee Michael Oliver produced the red card following consultation with the VAR officials and viewing a replay himself. It is the Spaniard's first red card on his 274th appearance in English football.
There was calamitous defending from Caglar Soyuncu for West Ham's second as the Turkey international's sloppy backpass was intercepted by the unselfish Antonio, who crossed for Benrahma to fire past Schmeichel from 12 yards.
Antonio had drawn level with Di Canio courtesy of his strike at Newcastle in West Ham's season opener, but it seemed as if he would have to wait for his moment of glory as he saw five chances go begging.
But after holding off Soyuncu in the box from Declan Rice's cross, Antonio turned past the centre-back and found the bottom corner.
His night was not over yet. As a packed London Stadium chanted 'ole' with each Hammers pass, Antonio capped off a near-perfect evening as he flicked the ball above two Leicester defenders, before beating them both on the turn and stabbing past Schmeichel.
After missing out on a place in the top four by two points last season, West Ham start the new campaign full of optimism and - even if after only two games - end the day top of the Premier League for just the second time ever.
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Michail Antonio became West Ham's outright top scorer in the Premier League in a dominant victory for the Hammers over 10-man Leicester City at London Stadium.
Antonio celebrated by lifting a cardboard cut-out of himself after scoring his 48th top-flight goal to break Paolo di Canio's club record. The 31-year-old added a second four minutes later to wrap up an impressive win for David Moyes' side.
It is only the second time the Hammers have won their opening two fixtures of a Premier League campaign. Pablo Fornals and Said Benrahma scored West Ham's first two goals either side of Ayoze Perez's dismissal for a stamp on goalscorer Fornals.
Youri Tielemans had briefly given the visitors hope at 2-1 before Antonio's late double.
Only Manchester City and Manchester United won more points away from home than Leicester in the Premier League last season, but the Foxes were outplayed in their first game on the road in the new campaign.
Brendan Rodgers put it mildly when he said his side were "very light" at the back in his pre-match interview, with new signing Jannik Vestergaard joining Wesley Fofana, James Justin, Ryan Bertrand, Jonny Evans and Nampalys Mendy on the sidelines.
The makeshift Foxes defence was finally undone by West Ham on 26 minutes when Fornals scored his third goal in as many league games for the Hammers.
The Spaniard played a quick one-two with Benrahma on the left before continuing his run into the box, sweeping past Kasper Schmeichel with a first-time finish from 10 yards.
West Ham 4-1 Leicester: Foxes were too slow - RodgersLeicester's evening went from bad to worse 15 minutes later when Perez was sent off for stamping on Fornals' ankle as he stumbled forward trying to win the ball back from a challenge with Aaron Cresswell.
After initially allowing play to continue, referee Michael Oliver produced the red card following consultation with the VAR officials and viewing a replay himself. It is the Spaniard's first red card on his 274th appearance in English football.
There was calamitous defending from Caglar Soyuncu for West Ham's second as the Turkey international's sloppy backpass was intercepted by the unselfish Antonio, who crossed for Benrahma to fire past Schmeichel from 12 yards.
Antonio had drawn level with Di Canio courtesy of his strike at Newcastle in West Ham's season opener, but it seemed as if he would have to wait for his moment of glory as he saw five chances go begging.
But after holding off Soyuncu in the box from Declan Rice's cross, Antonio turned past the centre-back and found the bottom corner.
His night was not over yet. As a packed London Stadium chanted 'ole' with each Hammers pass, Antonio capped off a near-perfect evening as he flicked the ball above two Leicester defenders, before beating them both on the turn and stabbing past Schmeichel.
After missing out on a place in the top four by two points last season, West Ham start the new campaign full of optimism and - even if after only two games - end the day top of the Premier League for just the second time ever.
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Harvey Barnes Signs New Contract To 2025
Leicester City Academy graduate Harvey Barnes has signed a new four-year-deal with the Club, keeping him at King Power Stadium until June 2025.
- Academy graduate pens new deal to 2025
- The 23-year-old joined the Club aged nine
- He scored 13 times in 35 appearances for City last term
The talented winger joined City at the age of nine and has progressed through the ranks to establish himself as a regular in the first team and one of the most exciting young talents in England.
The 23-year-old has made 100 appearances for the Foxes in all competitions, scoring 21 goals and helped City to the Emirates FA Cup trophy last season for the first time in the Club’s history.
Speaking to LCFC TV, Barnes said: "I’ve been here for so many years now, it feels like home. For me, it was a no-brainer. Of course, I wanted to extend my stay here.
“It’s been something that’s been going on in the background and to sign now is great. It’s right at the start of a new season as well, which I know everyone is excited about.”
Having steadily risen through City’s academy, Barnes made his debut for the first team at FC Porto in the UEFA Champions League in December 2016, before joining MK Dons on loan for the second half of the 2016/17 season, where he scored five goals in 23 appearances for the League 1 outfit.
At the end of the campaign, he was voted Development Squad Player of the Season for Leicester City and Young Player of the Season by MK Dons. That summer, he also won the Toulon Tournament with England Under-20s and was joint recipient of the Golden Boot award, having scored four goals in the competition.
During the 2017/18 campaign, Barnes continued his development on loan at Championship side Barnsley, scoring five goals in 25 appearances, before being recalled by the Foxes in January.
In the summer of 2018, he joined West Bromwich Albion on loan, where he scored nine times in 26 appearances for the Baggies, establishing himself as a fan favourite, before being recalled once again in January.
Barnes went on to make 16 appearances for the Foxes in their 2018/19 campaign, scoring his first Premier League goal in April – a last-gasp equaliser in the Club’s 2-2 draw with West Ham United at London Stadium.
In 2019/20, he enjoyed his first full season with the first team, featuring 42 times in all competitions and scoring seven goals. He was also named Young Player of the Season and scooped Goal of the Season for his stunning strike against Sheffield United.
Barnes enjoyed his most impressive campaign to date last term, despite missing the final three months of the season due to injury. The winger scored 13 goals in 35 appearances for the Foxes, helping them to their first-ever Emirates FA Cup Final victory. He also made his senior England debut in a 3-0 friendly win against Wales.
More recently, he added the FA Community Shield to his trophy haul after City overcame Manchester City 1-0 at Wembley Stadium.
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Leicester City Academy graduate Harvey Barnes has signed a new four-year-deal with the Club, keeping him at King Power Stadium until June 2025.
- Academy graduate pens new deal to 2025
- The 23-year-old joined the Club aged nine
- He scored 13 times in 35 appearances for City last term
The talented winger joined City at the age of nine and has progressed through the ranks to establish himself as a regular in the first team and one of the most exciting young talents in England.
The 23-year-old has made 100 appearances for the Foxes in all competitions, scoring 21 goals and helped City to the Emirates FA Cup trophy last season for the first time in the Club’s history.
Speaking to LCFC TV, Barnes said: "I’ve been here for so many years now, it feels like home. For me, it was a no-brainer. Of course, I wanted to extend my stay here.
“It’s been something that’s been going on in the background and to sign now is great. It’s right at the start of a new season as well, which I know everyone is excited about.”
Having steadily risen through City’s academy, Barnes made his debut for the first team at FC Porto in the UEFA Champions League in December 2016, before joining MK Dons on loan for the second half of the 2016/17 season, where he scored five goals in 23 appearances for the League 1 outfit.
At the end of the campaign, he was voted Development Squad Player of the Season for Leicester City and Young Player of the Season by MK Dons. That summer, he also won the Toulon Tournament with England Under-20s and was joint recipient of the Golden Boot award, having scored four goals in the competition.
During the 2017/18 campaign, Barnes continued his development on loan at Championship side Barnsley, scoring five goals in 25 appearances, before being recalled by the Foxes in January.
In the summer of 2018, he joined West Bromwich Albion on loan, where he scored nine times in 26 appearances for the Baggies, establishing himself as a fan favourite, before being recalled once again in January.
Barnes went on to make 16 appearances for the Foxes in their 2018/19 campaign, scoring his first Premier League goal in April – a last-gasp equaliser in the Club’s 2-2 draw with West Ham United at London Stadium.
In 2019/20, he enjoyed his first full season with the first team, featuring 42 times in all competitions and scoring seven goals. He was also named Young Player of the Season and scooped Goal of the Season for his stunning strike against Sheffield United.
Barnes enjoyed his most impressive campaign to date last term, despite missing the final three months of the season due to injury. The winger scored 13 goals in 35 appearances for the Foxes, helping them to their first-ever Emirates FA Cup Final victory. He also made his senior England debut in a 3-0 friendly win against Wales.
More recently, he added the FA Community Shield to his trophy haul after City overcame Manchester City 1-0 at Wembley Stadium.
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Jamie Vardy picked up where he left off at the end of last season as his superb header for Leicester City meant Bruno Lage's Wolves tenure began with a defeat.
The Foxes' number nine was the most lively player on the pitch and struck just before half-time courtesy of a timely run and clinical angled header from Ricardo Pereira's right-wing cross.
The 34-year-old, who netted 17 times last season including two on the final day against Tottenham, had earlier seen a finish from a tight angle ruled out for offside.
Wolves, beginning life under Nuno Espirito Santo's successor Lage, missed a golden chance before Vardy's header but, having run clear of the defence Adama Traore side-footed tamely wide.
Lage had promised a more attacking approach than that seen in Nuno's final season at Molineux and there was certainly evidence of that after the break as the visitors pushed forward in pursuit of parity.
To stem the Wolves attacks, Brendan Rodgers handed City debuts to two summer signings in centre-back Jannik Vestergaard and central midfielder Boubakary Soumare.
It still took some timely blocks and an offside flag to rule out a finish from Conor Coady to deny Wolves an equaliser few could have described as undeserved.
The game also saw a return to action for Wanderers striker Raul Jimenez, who was quiet in his first game since fracturing his skull last November.
This summer has been something of a showcase for the enduring attraction of 34-year-old players.
Paris St-Germain's signing of Lionel Messi shows their understandable faith in his ability to continue at the highest level during the middle years of his fourth decade.
At the King Power, they have their own seemingly age-defying forward in Vardy, who led the City frontline and the Wolves' defence a merry dance throughout.
He certainly shows no signs of losing a yard of pace, playing on the shoulder of the last Wolves defender to stretch the play and make himself a target for precise forward passes.
His goal was a testament to his sharp thinking, movement and finishing, with his front-post dart catching the away defence out and then his glancing header being too good for debutant goalkeeper Jose Sa.
But for an assistant's flag, some last-ditch sliding tackles from Conor Coady and a wayward finish, the ex-England forward would have had more goals.
New Wolves boss Lage must wish he had a forward like him.
In Traore, they do have someone with unparalleled pace and bags of tricks but he lacked composure or the ability to make the right decision when it mattered.
He should have given his side the lead with the chance he put past the post and had countless other opportunities, including an effort he fired straight at Kasper Schmeichel after outmuscling Vestergaard.
Summer recruit Francisco Trincao also showed flashes of promise, but not enough to earn his side a point.
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The Foxes' number nine was the most lively player on the pitch and struck just before half-time courtesy of a timely run and clinical angled header from Ricardo Pereira's right-wing cross.
The 34-year-old, who netted 17 times last season including two on the final day against Tottenham, had earlier seen a finish from a tight angle ruled out for offside.
Wolves, beginning life under Nuno Espirito Santo's successor Lage, missed a golden chance before Vardy's header but, having run clear of the defence Adama Traore side-footed tamely wide.
Lage had promised a more attacking approach than that seen in Nuno's final season at Molineux and there was certainly evidence of that after the break as the visitors pushed forward in pursuit of parity.
To stem the Wolves attacks, Brendan Rodgers handed City debuts to two summer signings in centre-back Jannik Vestergaard and central midfielder Boubakary Soumare.
It still took some timely blocks and an offside flag to rule out a finish from Conor Coady to deny Wolves an equaliser few could have described as undeserved.
The game also saw a return to action for Wanderers striker Raul Jimenez, who was quiet in his first game since fracturing his skull last November.
This summer has been something of a showcase for the enduring attraction of 34-year-old players.
Paris St-Germain's signing of Lionel Messi shows their understandable faith in his ability to continue at the highest level during the middle years of his fourth decade.
At the King Power, they have their own seemingly age-defying forward in Vardy, who led the City frontline and the Wolves' defence a merry dance throughout.
He certainly shows no signs of losing a yard of pace, playing on the shoulder of the last Wolves defender to stretch the play and make himself a target for precise forward passes.
His goal was a testament to his sharp thinking, movement and finishing, with his front-post dart catching the away defence out and then his glancing header being too good for debutant goalkeeper Jose Sa.
But for an assistant's flag, some last-ditch sliding tackles from Conor Coady and a wayward finish, the ex-England forward would have had more goals.
New Wolves boss Lage must wish he had a forward like him.
In Traore, they do have someone with unparalleled pace and bags of tricks but he lacked composure or the ability to make the right decision when it mattered.
He should have given his side the lead with the chance he put past the post and had countless other opportunities, including an effort he fired straight at Kasper Schmeichel after outmuscling Vestergaard.
Summer recruit Francisco Trincao also showed flashes of promise, but not enough to earn his side a point.
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Leicester City Sign Defender Jannik Vestergaard
Leicester City is pleased to confirm the signing of defender Jannik Vestergaard from Southampton for an undisclosed fee.
The 29-year-old Danish international has put pen to paper on a contract at King Power Stadium to 2024 and will be eligible to face Wolverhampton Wanderers in Saturday’s Premier League opener at King Power Stadium.
- Jannik Vestergaard joins Leicester City from Southampton
- The 29-year-old has signed a deal at King Power Stadium to 2024
- He made 32 appearances for the Saints during the 2020/21 season and played six times for Denmark at UEFA EURO 2020
He made 32 appearances in all competitions for the Saints during the 2020/21 campaign and played a key role for Denmark at UEFA EURO 2020, helping his country to the last four of the competition.
Speaking to LCFC TV, he said: "I’m very happy and I’m really excited to get going. It’s a special Club that has done very well over many years and I think the project is very, very exciting, even from the outside looking in. To be a part of it is a big thing for me.
"I know a couple of the players, and Kasper [Schmeichel] and Ryan [Bertrand] I know very well and get along with off the pitch, so that’s going to be very easy. Just from my first impression of the guys in the dressing room, they’re a good bunch, and I’m sure I’ll settle in very quickly."
Born in Hvidovre, Vestergaard played youth football in his native Denmark before starting his senior career with Hoffenheim in Germany.
The towering central defender then joined Werder Bremen in 2015 but moved to Borussia Mönchengladbach a year later.
He gained UEFA Champions League experience at Mönchengladbach and made over 175 appearances during his time in the Bundesliga, prior to signing for Southampton in July 2018.
His debut for the south coast club came against Burnley on the opening day of the 2018/19 season, and he went on to play a further 78 times for the Saints.
Internationally, he has represented Denmark at various youth levels, and has been capped on 29 occasions for the senior team, featuring in all six games at EURO 2020.
Vestergaard will now link up with his new team-mates ahead of City’s first fixture of the 2021/22 Premier League season at home to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday.
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Leicester City is pleased to confirm the signing of defender Jannik Vestergaard from Southampton for an undisclosed fee.
The 29-year-old Danish international has put pen to paper on a contract at King Power Stadium to 2024 and will be eligible to face Wolverhampton Wanderers in Saturday’s Premier League opener at King Power Stadium.
- Jannik Vestergaard joins Leicester City from Southampton
- The 29-year-old has signed a deal at King Power Stadium to 2024
- He made 32 appearances for the Saints during the 2020/21 season and played six times for Denmark at UEFA EURO 2020
He made 32 appearances in all competitions for the Saints during the 2020/21 campaign and played a key role for Denmark at UEFA EURO 2020, helping his country to the last four of the competition.
Speaking to LCFC TV, he said: "I’m very happy and I’m really excited to get going. It’s a special Club that has done very well over many years and I think the project is very, very exciting, even from the outside looking in. To be a part of it is a big thing for me.
"I know a couple of the players, and Kasper [Schmeichel] and Ryan [Bertrand] I know very well and get along with off the pitch, so that’s going to be very easy. Just from my first impression of the guys in the dressing room, they’re a good bunch, and I’m sure I’ll settle in very quickly."
Born in Hvidovre, Vestergaard played youth football in his native Denmark before starting his senior career with Hoffenheim in Germany.
The towering central defender then joined Werder Bremen in 2015 but moved to Borussia Mönchengladbach a year later.
He gained UEFA Champions League experience at Mönchengladbach and made over 175 appearances during his time in the Bundesliga, prior to signing for Southampton in July 2018.
His debut for the south coast club came against Burnley on the opening day of the 2018/19 season, and he went on to play a further 78 times for the Saints.
Internationally, he has represented Denmark at various youth levels, and has been capped on 29 occasions for the senior team, featuring in all six games at EURO 2020.
Vestergaard will now link up with his new team-mates ahead of City’s first fixture of the 2021/22 Premier League season at home to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday.
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King Power Stadium Development: Public Consultation Now Open
Public consultations for the expansion of King Power Stadium’s capacity to 40,000 and significant developments to the surrounding areas are now open.
- Leicester City revealed development plans through public consultation from 2pm on Thursday 13 August
- Public consultation is taking place at King Power Stadium, while all material is also available online
- The proposals would see King Power Stadium’s capacity increase to 40,000
- Plans also include a 220-room hotel and a multi-purpose event and entertainment arena
The unveiling of the plans begins a period of public consultation, as well as giving the Football Club an opportunity to share its vision for significant enhancements to King Power Stadium and an evolution of areas that have potential to be of great benefit to the city of Leicester.
Leicester City Football Club have revealed initial plans for the expansion and development of King Power Stadium, as part of a public consultation that will shape the Club’s planning submission, which is due to be made this Autumn...
In-person consultations are available at King Power Stadium during the below periods:
Thursday 12 August | 2pm to 7pm
Friday 13 August | 10am to 5pm
Saturday 14 August | 10am to 2pm (Matchday vs. Wolves)
All materials will also be available online for feedback until Thursday 2 September.
The plans will include proposals for the addition of 8,000 seats at King Power Stadium, taking the capacity to 40,000, as well as a 220-room hotel and a multi-purpose event and entertainment arena. There are also proposals for a new Leicester City retail space, residential and commercial space, and multi-storey car parking facilities – enhancements to the site that can further the evolution of both the Football Club and the city.
The developments will further underline Leicestershire’s reputation as a home of world-class sport and create a 365-day destination that will support the regeneration of an area that has been the home of the Football Club for 130 years.
The feedback obtained from the public consultation with the local community, local businesses, supporters and key stakeholders, will help inform decision-making as the plans evolve, in order to deliver a major events destination that can support the Club’s continued growth and become a major asset to the city of Leicester.
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Public consultations for the expansion of King Power Stadium’s capacity to 40,000 and significant developments to the surrounding areas are now open.
- Leicester City revealed development plans through public consultation from 2pm on Thursday 13 August
- Public consultation is taking place at King Power Stadium, while all material is also available online
- The proposals would see King Power Stadium’s capacity increase to 40,000
- Plans also include a 220-room hotel and a multi-purpose event and entertainment arena
The unveiling of the plans begins a period of public consultation, as well as giving the Football Club an opportunity to share its vision for significant enhancements to King Power Stadium and an evolution of areas that have potential to be of great benefit to the city of Leicester.
Leicester City Football Club have revealed initial plans for the expansion and development of King Power Stadium, as part of a public consultation that will shape the Club’s planning submission, which is due to be made this Autumn...
In-person consultations are available at King Power Stadium during the below periods:
Thursday 12 August | 2pm to 7pm
Friday 13 August | 10am to 5pm
Saturday 14 August | 10am to 2pm (Matchday vs. Wolves)
All materials will also be available online for feedback until Thursday 2 September.
The plans will include proposals for the addition of 8,000 seats at King Power Stadium, taking the capacity to 40,000, as well as a 220-room hotel and a multi-purpose event and entertainment arena. There are also proposals for a new Leicester City retail space, residential and commercial space, and multi-storey car parking facilities – enhancements to the site that can further the evolution of both the Football Club and the city.
The developments will further underline Leicestershire’s reputation as a home of world-class sport and create a 365-day destination that will support the regeneration of an area that has been the home of the Football Club for 130 years.
The feedback obtained from the public consultation with the local community, local businesses, supporters and key stakeholders, will help inform decision-making as the plans evolve, in order to deliver a major events destination that can support the Club’s continued growth and become a major asset to the city of Leicester.
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Southampton accept Leicester bid for defender Jannik Vestergaard
Jannik Vestergaard, 29, made 32 appearances in all competitions for Southampton last season; Denmark centre-back was previously subject of interest from Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers in January 2020
Southampton have accepted an offer from Leicester for defender Jannik Vestergaard.
One source has told Sky Sports News the fee is £15m, while a second source has suggested Leicester will pay less than that for the 29-year-old.
Vestergaard is free to travel to Leicester to undergo a medical and discuss personal terms.
The Foxes want to sign a centre-back after Wesley Fofana was ruled out for a significant period with a broken leg sustained in a pre-season friendly against Villarreal last week.
Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers tried to sign Vestergaard, who has one year left on his contract at St Mary's, in January 2020.
Vestergaard joined Southampton from Borussia Monchengladbach for a fee believed to be £18m in July 2018.
He made 32 appearances under Ralph Hasenhuttl last season as Southampton finished 15th in the Premier League and played in all six of Denmark's games as they reached the semi-finals of Euro 2020.
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Jannik Vestergaard, 29, made 32 appearances in all competitions for Southampton last season; Denmark centre-back was previously subject of interest from Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers in January 2020
Southampton have accepted an offer from Leicester for defender Jannik Vestergaard.
One source has told Sky Sports News the fee is £15m, while a second source has suggested Leicester will pay less than that for the 29-year-old.
Vestergaard is free to travel to Leicester to undergo a medical and discuss personal terms.
The Foxes want to sign a centre-back after Wesley Fofana was ruled out for a significant period with a broken leg sustained in a pre-season friendly against Villarreal last week.
Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers tried to sign Vestergaard, who has one year left on his contract at St Mary's, in January 2020.
Vestergaard joined Southampton from Borussia Monchengladbach for a fee believed to be £18m in July 2018.
He made 32 appearances under Ralph Hasenhuttl last season as Southampton finished 15th in the Premier League and played in all six of Denmark's games as they reached the semi-finals of Euro 2020.
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Leicester City 1-0 Manchester City
Foxes Lift Second Community Shield With Man City Triumph
Leicester City claimed their second piece of silverware in the space of only four months after the 2020/21 Emirates FA Cup winners beat Premier League champions Manchester City 1-0 at Wembley Stadium on Saturday to lift their second FA Community Shield.
For City’s first fixture of the new season, manager Brendan Rodgers made one change to his starting XI following Wednesday’s friendly win over Villarreal, as Daniel Amartey replaced the injured Wesley Fofana – supported by his team-mates with his signature broken heart emblem on their warm-up t-shirts.
Urged on by a raucous Blue Army, City's opening opportunity came after only four minutes, when James Maddison - on his 100th start for the Club - picked out Harvey Barnes on the left flank as a trademark run into the box led to his effort being blocked by Rúben Dias before it caused Zack Steffen any problems.
It was Leicester's turn to defend next as Ilkay Gündogan had his curling free-kick tipped over via a fine save from captain Kasper Schmeichel. Then, the Dane was on hand to collect a loose pass from Gündogan, as Man City felt their way into the game.
City's threat was evident, though. The roar of the 19,000 Foxes fans ran in synchronisation with Barnes' advances down the left, and on 12 minutes, after some neat combination play with new boy Ryan Bertrand, the Academy graduate was unfortunate to be dispossessed at the final moment.
After Çağlar Söyüncü just about diverted Benjamin Mendy's cross over the bar, the following corner saw the ball fall to former Fox Riyad Mahrez, who blasted a right-footed effort high and wide of the target and into the stand housing thousands of members of the Blue Army.
USA international Steffen stopped a low Jamie Vardy effort on 18 minutes, while Mahrez then flew down the right flank, only to meet Söyüncü, who stood in his way to halt the Algeria winger's advances.
Goalscoring chances were not uncommon, with a spell of 60 or so seconds seeing Ayoze Pérez and Vardy test Steffen in the Man City net around the first half's midway point. Nathan Aké, meanwhile, did well to track the run of City's No.9 after a defence-splitting pass from Maddison nearly located the striker.
Barnes seemed perfectly calibrated with each of his Leicester team-mates as this time only a last-ditch clearance from Aké prevented the Academy star from firing home after he played a one-two with Vardy on 32 minutes.
As a sudden but temporary downfall swept over the national stadium, Joāo Cancelo dragged wide and Gündogan sent a shot over Schmeichel's crossbar before Steffen tipped Vardy's half-volley onto the upright with an excellent point-blank stop to bring to a close a lively yet goalless opening 45 minutes in the capital.
Only 80 seconds into the second half, Edozie's delivery into the box nearly dropped inside the post, and then a few minutes later, Dias got a foot in the way of Vardy's drive following a well-weighted Maddison through-ball prior to Mahrez bending a free-kick off target.
Man City continued to create, with Schmeichel positioned well to swallow up Gundogan's deflected effort, while the Germany midfielder hammered over from inside the 18-yard area as City's defence raced out to meet him.
A timely interception from Youri Tielemans saw the Belgium midfielder dispossess Mahrez to set his side on the break. Barnes won a corner, however Pep Guardiola's men countered themselves through Mahrez, who with Ricardo Pereira and Wilfred Ndidi in pursuit, could not remain composed while one-on-one with Schmeichel.
After Amartey blocked a Mahrez attempt just after the hour mark at Wembley, the Manchester outfit made a double change with Rodri and new £100M signing Jack Grealish entering the action with just under 30 minutes remaining. Edozie and Gundogan both made way.
Rodgers soon followed with four changes of his own. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Boubakary Soumaré, Marc Albrighton and Patson Daka were all introduced, with Maddison, Tielemans, Pérez and Vardy the men to come off.
With Bernardo Silva, Ben Knight, Luke Thomas and Kelechi Iheanacho also now on the pitch, both sides had made significant changes in an attempt to win the game in the regulation 90 minutes before the lottery of a penalty shootout.
In the final 10 minutes, the Foxes recovered possession of the ball on numerous occasions, one of which led to Zambia striker Daka only just being beaten to the ball by the onrushing Steffen, who denied him a winner at Wembley.
However, a defensive mix up with only three minutes of normal time remaining handed City the opportunity to win the match, as Aké tripped substitute Iheanacho in the box and Rodgers' side were awarded a penalty. It was, indeed, the Nigeria frontman who would take the spot-kick, dispatching it into the corner to hand his side a late lead.
There was still time for Amartey to put in a last-ditch challenge on Grealish, however the Foxes' compact defence and midfield were able to deal with the opposition advances and the first piece of 2021/22 silverware went back to King Power Stadium.
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Foxes Lift Second Community Shield With Man City Triumph
Leicester City claimed their second piece of silverware in the space of only four months after the 2020/21 Emirates FA Cup winners beat Premier League champions Manchester City 1-0 at Wembley Stadium on Saturday to lift their second FA Community Shield.
For City’s first fixture of the new season, manager Brendan Rodgers made one change to his starting XI following Wednesday’s friendly win over Villarreal, as Daniel Amartey replaced the injured Wesley Fofana – supported by his team-mates with his signature broken heart emblem on their warm-up t-shirts.
Urged on by a raucous Blue Army, City's opening opportunity came after only four minutes, when James Maddison - on his 100th start for the Club - picked out Harvey Barnes on the left flank as a trademark run into the box led to his effort being blocked by Rúben Dias before it caused Zack Steffen any problems.
It was Leicester's turn to defend next as Ilkay Gündogan had his curling free-kick tipped over via a fine save from captain Kasper Schmeichel. Then, the Dane was on hand to collect a loose pass from Gündogan, as Man City felt their way into the game.
City's threat was evident, though. The roar of the 19,000 Foxes fans ran in synchronisation with Barnes' advances down the left, and on 12 minutes, after some neat combination play with new boy Ryan Bertrand, the Academy graduate was unfortunate to be dispossessed at the final moment.
After Çağlar Söyüncü just about diverted Benjamin Mendy's cross over the bar, the following corner saw the ball fall to former Fox Riyad Mahrez, who blasted a right-footed effort high and wide of the target and into the stand housing thousands of members of the Blue Army.
USA international Steffen stopped a low Jamie Vardy effort on 18 minutes, while Mahrez then flew down the right flank, only to meet Söyüncü, who stood in his way to halt the Algeria winger's advances.
Goalscoring chances were not uncommon, with a spell of 60 or so seconds seeing Ayoze Pérez and Vardy test Steffen in the Man City net around the first half's midway point. Nathan Aké, meanwhile, did well to track the run of City's No.9 after a defence-splitting pass from Maddison nearly located the striker.
Barnes seemed perfectly calibrated with each of his Leicester team-mates as this time only a last-ditch clearance from Aké prevented the Academy star from firing home after he played a one-two with Vardy on 32 minutes.
As a sudden but temporary downfall swept over the national stadium, Joāo Cancelo dragged wide and Gündogan sent a shot over Schmeichel's crossbar before Steffen tipped Vardy's half-volley onto the upright with an excellent point-blank stop to bring to a close a lively yet goalless opening 45 minutes in the capital.
Only 80 seconds into the second half, Edozie's delivery into the box nearly dropped inside the post, and then a few minutes later, Dias got a foot in the way of Vardy's drive following a well-weighted Maddison through-ball prior to Mahrez bending a free-kick off target.
Man City continued to create, with Schmeichel positioned well to swallow up Gundogan's deflected effort, while the Germany midfielder hammered over from inside the 18-yard area as City's defence raced out to meet him.
A timely interception from Youri Tielemans saw the Belgium midfielder dispossess Mahrez to set his side on the break. Barnes won a corner, however Pep Guardiola's men countered themselves through Mahrez, who with Ricardo Pereira and Wilfred Ndidi in pursuit, could not remain composed while one-on-one with Schmeichel.
After Amartey blocked a Mahrez attempt just after the hour mark at Wembley, the Manchester outfit made a double change with Rodri and new £100M signing Jack Grealish entering the action with just under 30 minutes remaining. Edozie and Gundogan both made way.
Rodgers soon followed with four changes of his own. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Boubakary Soumaré, Marc Albrighton and Patson Daka were all introduced, with Maddison, Tielemans, Pérez and Vardy the men to come off.
With Bernardo Silva, Ben Knight, Luke Thomas and Kelechi Iheanacho also now on the pitch, both sides had made significant changes in an attempt to win the game in the regulation 90 minutes before the lottery of a penalty shootout.
In the final 10 minutes, the Foxes recovered possession of the ball on numerous occasions, one of which led to Zambia striker Daka only just being beaten to the ball by the onrushing Steffen, who denied him a winner at Wembley.
However, a defensive mix up with only three minutes of normal time remaining handed City the opportunity to win the match, as Aké tripped substitute Iheanacho in the box and Rodgers' side were awarded a penalty. It was, indeed, the Nigeria frontman who would take the spot-kick, dispatching it into the corner to hand his side a late lead.
There was still time for Amartey to put in a last-ditch challenge on Grealish, however the Foxes' compact defence and midfield were able to deal with the opposition advances and the first piece of 2021/22 silverware went back to King Power Stadium.
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Leicester City 3-2 Villarreal
Leicester defender Wesley Fofana stretchered off injured in pre-season friendly
Fofana injured just 10 days before the start of the Premier League season during friendly against Villarreal; France U21 international made 38 appearances for Leicester last season in his first campaign with the club
Wesley Fofana was carried off on a stretcher after suffering a potentially serious injury during Leicester's pre-season friendly against Villarreal on Wednesday.
The injury to Fofana's left leg occurred after a scissor challenge by Villarreal forward Nino during the second half, with Leicester leading 3-0 at the King Power Stadium.Fofana immediately called to the bench, with physios and paramedics rushing on.
Following a lengthy period of treatment, Fofana was stretchered off to applause in front of a crowd of over 17,000 fans.
The 20-year-old French defender established himself as a key player for Brendan Rodgers' side in his debut Premier League campaign last season, making 38 appearances in all competitions.
Leicester won the match 3-2 after goals from Caglar Soyuncu, Harvey Barnes and Ayoze Perez.
The Foxes, who won the FA Cup last season, play Premier League champions Manchester City in the Community Shield on Saturday, before they open their league campaign at home to Wolves on August 14.
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Leicester defender Wesley Fofana stretchered off injured in pre-season friendly
Fofana injured just 10 days before the start of the Premier League season during friendly against Villarreal; France U21 international made 38 appearances for Leicester last season in his first campaign with the club
Wesley Fofana was carried off on a stretcher after suffering a potentially serious injury during Leicester's pre-season friendly against Villarreal on Wednesday.
The injury to Fofana's left leg occurred after a scissor challenge by Villarreal forward Nino during the second half, with Leicester leading 3-0 at the King Power Stadium.Fofana immediately called to the bench, with physios and paramedics rushing on.
Following a lengthy period of treatment, Fofana was stretchered off to applause in front of a crowd of over 17,000 fans.
The 20-year-old French defender established himself as a key player for Brendan Rodgers' side in his debut Premier League campaign last season, making 38 appearances in all competitions.
Leicester won the match 3-2 after goals from Caglar Soyuncu, Harvey Barnes and Ayoze Perez.
The Foxes, who won the FA Cup last season, play Premier League champions Manchester City in the Community Shield on Saturday, before they open their league campaign at home to Wolves on August 14.
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QPR & City Share Six Goals In Friendly Draw
Leicester City came from behind on two occasions to claim a 3-3 pre-season draw with Queens Park Rangers at Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium in their penultimate fixture of pre-season.
QPR & City Share Six Goals In Friendly Draw
Manager Brendan Rodgers handed midfield duo Youri Tielemans and Harvey Barnes their first outings of the summer as the Foxes shaped up in a 4-3-3 formation from the off, perhaps offering the Blue Army an insight into what tactics the Northern Irishman may deploy in the coming weeks.
City's first real chance of the game came on seven minutes, when Tielemans won the ball in midfield and strode forwards before having his strike blocked just inside the penalty area, with Jamie Vardy peeling away from his marker to make space for the Belgium midfielder.
Eldin Jakupović watched a well-caught half-volley from Lee Wallace sail wide of the target on 17 minutes before Çağlar Söyüncü blocked Moses Odubajo's left-footed attempt and Jakupović saved from Chris Willock as the hosts looked for an early opener in the capital.
Turkey defender Söyüncü was there again to prevent Willock from side-footing in from six yards out, while a defence-splitting pass from Boubakary Soumaré expertly located Vardy, who cushioned the ball into his path with a header, only to drag his effort wide.
Then came another opportunity for the Foxes, as Barnes took a touch, turned and then forced Seny Dieng into a save. Shortly after, Dieng was on hand once more to slide in and get to the ball ahead of Vardy while one-on-one with the forward.
A wayward attempt from Ilias Chair on 33 minutes failed to trouble Jakupović. At the other end, meanwhile, Vardy could not get the desired connection on Portugal full-back Ricardo Pereira's cross from the right flank.
The opener did come just before the interval, however it was QPR who would take the lead on the stroke of half-time as Charlie Austin arrowed an effort into the top corner past Jakupović for 1-0.
At the break, Marc Albrighton - fresh from signing a new contract with the Football Club - replaced Barnes for the second period following the winger's maiden outing of pre-season.
After the lively Willock cannoned a strike onto Jakupović's right-hand post, the R's did double their advantage on 55 minutes as Yoann Barbet nodded in at the far stick.
Searching for a route back into the game, Nigeria midfielder Wilfred Ndidi collected Ricardo's pass and sent a low strike into the arms of Dieng, prior to Ayoze Pérez seeing his dangerous delivery cleared by Rob Dickie and substitute Albrgihton having a cross palmed away by Dieng.
A total of nine changes for City followed just after the hour mark, with only Albrighton and Jakupović remaining on the pitch for the final 30 minutes plus stoppage time.
Academy youngster Ben Nelson was on hand on 68 minutes to get in the way of former Fox George Thomas' strike, while at the other end, Dickie got across to block Kelechi Iheanacho's goal-bound effort just moments later.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall was next to have an attempt turned away, and then Dieng was able to gather Hamza Choudhury's placed strike from 20 yards with ease.
City's breakthrough finally arrived on 75 minutes, when Dewsbury-Hall, instrumental thanks to his ball-carrying ability in the build-up, fired home a loose ball in front of over 1,900 Foxes fans that had made the journey to London.
Having witnessed the Academy midfielder score Leicester's first goal of pre-season, the second came not long after as Albrighton clipped a fine pass into Zambian star Patson Daka, who slotted home his maiden strike for his new side to make it 2-2.
A long-ranger from Kamal Sowah had to be held by Dieng in the QPR net, however Mark Warburton's men restored their lead with eight minutes to play after Dickie slammed home from inside the box.
But City's persistence, fuelled by Daka, saw the frontman win a penalty after being hauled down by Dieng, and there was Kelechi Iheanacho to dispatch his spot-kick from 12 yards to seal a 3-3 draw.
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Leicester City came from behind on two occasions to claim a 3-3 pre-season draw with Queens Park Rangers at Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium in their penultimate fixture of pre-season.
QPR & City Share Six Goals In Friendly Draw
Manager Brendan Rodgers handed midfield duo Youri Tielemans and Harvey Barnes their first outings of the summer as the Foxes shaped up in a 4-3-3 formation from the off, perhaps offering the Blue Army an insight into what tactics the Northern Irishman may deploy in the coming weeks.
City's first real chance of the game came on seven minutes, when Tielemans won the ball in midfield and strode forwards before having his strike blocked just inside the penalty area, with Jamie Vardy peeling away from his marker to make space for the Belgium midfielder.
Eldin Jakupović watched a well-caught half-volley from Lee Wallace sail wide of the target on 17 minutes before Çağlar Söyüncü blocked Moses Odubajo's left-footed attempt and Jakupović saved from Chris Willock as the hosts looked for an early opener in the capital.
Turkey defender Söyüncü was there again to prevent Willock from side-footing in from six yards out, while a defence-splitting pass from Boubakary Soumaré expertly located Vardy, who cushioned the ball into his path with a header, only to drag his effort wide.
Then came another opportunity for the Foxes, as Barnes took a touch, turned and then forced Seny Dieng into a save. Shortly after, Dieng was on hand once more to slide in and get to the ball ahead of Vardy while one-on-one with the forward.
A wayward attempt from Ilias Chair on 33 minutes failed to trouble Jakupović. At the other end, meanwhile, Vardy could not get the desired connection on Portugal full-back Ricardo Pereira's cross from the right flank.
The opener did come just before the interval, however it was QPR who would take the lead on the stroke of half-time as Charlie Austin arrowed an effort into the top corner past Jakupović for 1-0.
At the break, Marc Albrighton - fresh from signing a new contract with the Football Club - replaced Barnes for the second period following the winger's maiden outing of pre-season.
After the lively Willock cannoned a strike onto Jakupović's right-hand post, the R's did double their advantage on 55 minutes as Yoann Barbet nodded in at the far stick.
Searching for a route back into the game, Nigeria midfielder Wilfred Ndidi collected Ricardo's pass and sent a low strike into the arms of Dieng, prior to Ayoze Pérez seeing his dangerous delivery cleared by Rob Dickie and substitute Albrgihton having a cross palmed away by Dieng.
A total of nine changes for City followed just after the hour mark, with only Albrighton and Jakupović remaining on the pitch for the final 30 minutes plus stoppage time.
Academy youngster Ben Nelson was on hand on 68 minutes to get in the way of former Fox George Thomas' strike, while at the other end, Dickie got across to block Kelechi Iheanacho's goal-bound effort just moments later.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall was next to have an attempt turned away, and then Dieng was able to gather Hamza Choudhury's placed strike from 20 yards with ease.
City's breakthrough finally arrived on 75 minutes, when Dewsbury-Hall, instrumental thanks to his ball-carrying ability in the build-up, fired home a loose ball in front of over 1,900 Foxes fans that had made the journey to London.
Having witnessed the Academy midfielder score Leicester's first goal of pre-season, the second came not long after as Albrighton clipped a fine pass into Zambian star Patson Daka, who slotted home his maiden strike for his new side to make it 2-2.
A long-ranger from Kamal Sowah had to be held by Dieng in the QPR net, however Mark Warburton's men restored their lead with eight minutes to play after Dickie slammed home from inside the box.
But City's persistence, fuelled by Daka, saw the frontman win a penalty after being hauled down by Dieng, and there was Kelechi Iheanacho to dispatch his spot-kick from 12 yards to seal a 3-3 draw.
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Marc Albrighton Extends Leicester City Stay
Leicester City is pleased to confirm that Marc Albrighton has signed a new contract with the Football Club until 2024.
The 31-year-old – who joined the Foxes in the summer of 2014 – played 42 times in all competitions during the 2020/21 campaign and helped City to beat Chelsea in the Emirates FA Cup final at Wembley in May.
The winger, who was integral to the 2015/16 Premier League title win, has established himself as one of the Leicester City’s most consistent performers in recent years, making a total of 253 appearances for the Club since his move from Aston Villa seven years ago.
Speaking to LCFC TV after signing his new deal, he said: “I’m delighted. Obviously, it’s a Club that is progressing every single year. It’s a fantastic Club with the people here and the direction that they’re going – it’s great to be a part of.
“I have always been the type of player and person who wants to establish himself at a club and stay there. I’m settled here and I’m really enjoying it.”
A favourite among the Blue Army, Albrighton has been at the heart of some of the most memorable moments in the Club’s history - most notably the 2015/16 Premier League title win and more recently the Emirates FA Cup triumph.
His contributions at both ends of the pitch and incredible work-rate have made him an invaluable player for the Foxes.
He scored the Club’s first-ever UEFA Champions League goal away at Club Brugge and fired home the decisive strike against Sevilla to book a quarter-final spot later in the competition.
Since Brendan Rodgers took over as City manager in February 2019, Albrighton has featured on 75 occasions, as he continues to prove himself to be a key part of the team.
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Leicester City is pleased to confirm that Marc Albrighton has signed a new contract with the Football Club until 2024.
The 31-year-old – who joined the Foxes in the summer of 2014 – played 42 times in all competitions during the 2020/21 campaign and helped City to beat Chelsea in the Emirates FA Cup final at Wembley in May.
The winger, who was integral to the 2015/16 Premier League title win, has established himself as one of the Leicester City’s most consistent performers in recent years, making a total of 253 appearances for the Club since his move from Aston Villa seven years ago.
Speaking to LCFC TV after signing his new deal, he said: “I’m delighted. Obviously, it’s a Club that is progressing every single year. It’s a fantastic Club with the people here and the direction that they’re going – it’s great to be a part of.
“I have always been the type of player and person who wants to establish himself at a club and stay there. I’m settled here and I’m really enjoying it.”
A favourite among the Blue Army, Albrighton has been at the heart of some of the most memorable moments in the Club’s history - most notably the 2015/16 Premier League title win and more recently the Emirates FA Cup triumph.
His contributions at both ends of the pitch and incredible work-rate have made him an invaluable player for the Foxes.
He scored the Club’s first-ever UEFA Champions League goal away at Club Brugge and fired home the decisive strike against Sevilla to book a quarter-final spot later in the competition.
Since Brendan Rodgers took over as City manager in February 2019, Albrighton has featured on 75 occasions, as he continues to prove himself to be a key part of the team.
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Plans to expand King Power Stadium to 40,000 capacity unveiled
The initial proposals, which will be shared in August, will see an additional 8,000 seats added in the East Stand at the Premier League club's home ground
Leicester City have unveiled plans to expand the King Power Stadium to a capacity of 40,000.
The initial proposals, which will be shared with the public in full in August, will see an additional 8,000 seats added in the East Stand at the Premier League club's home ground.
Public consultations will take place throughout the summer and early autumn.
Leicester chairman, Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha, said: "The unveiling of these plans represents a significant milestone in the long history of Leicester City Football Club, and one that we hope will continue to put our supporters and our community at the heart of its long-term future.
"Through the consultation with our fans, our local community, businesses and stakeholders, we hope to achieve something that we can all be proud of for years to come.
"It's these conversations that will help us communicate our vision to the people at its heart and take on board the views of our community to help shape it.
"While this vision is in its early stages, I know the prospect of additional capacity for more Leicester City supporters in King Power Stadium, has long been anticipated by us all, particularly after seven near sold-out Premier League seasons."
Preliminary plans by Thai owners King Power International, who bought the club in 2013, also include a 220-bedroom hotel and a multi-purpose event and entertainment venue as part of developments to the surrounding area of the stadium.
There are also proposals for a new Leicester City retail space, residential and commercial space, and multi-storey car parking facilities.
"The plans to build on the club's recent growth - with a stadium expansion as part of an exciting wider site development - is a wonderful demonstration of the shared ambition of both the Football Club and the city of Leicester," added Srivaddhanaprabha.
Sir Peter Soulsby, Mayor of Leicester, said: "These are ambitious plans that reflect the club's ongoing commitment to the city and constant desire to build on its incredible achievements."
In December, Leicester moved into a new £100m training complex that houses the men's first team and academy.
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The initial proposals, which will be shared in August, will see an additional 8,000 seats added in the East Stand at the Premier League club's home ground
Leicester City have unveiled plans to expand the King Power Stadium to a capacity of 40,000.
The initial proposals, which will be shared with the public in full in August, will see an additional 8,000 seats added in the East Stand at the Premier League club's home ground.
Public consultations will take place throughout the summer and early autumn.
Leicester chairman, Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha, said: "The unveiling of these plans represents a significant milestone in the long history of Leicester City Football Club, and one that we hope will continue to put our supporters and our community at the heart of its long-term future.
"Through the consultation with our fans, our local community, businesses and stakeholders, we hope to achieve something that we can all be proud of for years to come.
"It's these conversations that will help us communicate our vision to the people at its heart and take on board the views of our community to help shape it.
"While this vision is in its early stages, I know the prospect of additional capacity for more Leicester City supporters in King Power Stadium, has long been anticipated by us all, particularly after seven near sold-out Premier League seasons."
Preliminary plans by Thai owners King Power International, who bought the club in 2013, also include a 220-bedroom hotel and a multi-purpose event and entertainment venue as part of developments to the surrounding area of the stadium.
There are also proposals for a new Leicester City retail space, residential and commercial space, and multi-storey car parking facilities.
"The plans to build on the club's recent growth - with a stadium expansion as part of an exciting wider site development - is a wonderful demonstration of the shared ambition of both the Football Club and the city of Leicester," added Srivaddhanaprabha.
Sir Peter Soulsby, Mayor of Leicester, said: "These are ambitious plans that reflect the club's ongoing commitment to the city and constant desire to build on its incredible achievements."
In December, Leicester moved into a new £100m training complex that houses the men's first team and academy.
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Wycombe Wanderers 1-0 Leicester City
Wycombe Reverse For The Foxes In Pre-Season
As was the case at Burton Albion on Saturday, Brendan Rodgers named a different XI for each half in Buckinghamshire – with Patson Daka lining up alongside Jamie Vardy from the outset – while youngsters Jakub Stolarczyk and Ben Nelson made maiden appearances of the summer after the interval.
Adorning the Football Club’s fresh 2021/22 adidas mint away kit and backed by another large contingent of the Blue Army, City lined up in a fluid 4-4-2 formation from the off.
After Daniel Iversen’s punch cleared Jason McCarthy’s corner for the Chairboys, Leicester’s first opening came as Ricardo Pereira arrowed a diagonal pass into the path of Daka, but the Zambia international striker was beaten to the ball by former Foxes ‘keeper David Stockdale.
McCarthy, meanwhile, caused further problems for Leicester with a fizzed cross which evaded intended target Adebayo Akinfenwa in the area before Nick Freeman fired narrowly over. Akinfenwa almost gave Gareth Ainsworth’s Sky Bet League 1 outfit the lead on 12 minutes, too, as he used his immense strength to shelter the ball, holding off Çağlar Söyüncü, and slamming it wide of the net.
A real chance then came City’s way on 19 minutes. As the sun retreated beneath the towering trees which surround Adams Park, Söyüncü leapt highest to nod Rachid Ghezzal’s free-kick high and wide of the upright in front of the Whites Beaconsfield Terrace – the only vacated stand in the ground.
Stockdale, a member of the Club's 2009 League 1-winning side, was there to frustrate Vardy on 26 minutes after Tawanda Maswanhise skipped into the area and fed Leicester’s No.9, who side-stepped his marker and took aim, but the Wycombe stopper got down well to save at his near post.
Moments later, as the Blue Army roared the Foxes on from the opposite end of the ground, Ghezzal’s free-kick – from the left angle of the box – was glanced wide by Wesley Fofana. With the interval fast approaching, Ghezzal ran into a pocket of space and slipped in the lively Maswanhise, whose low drive was deflected wide by the extended leg of Jack Grimmer. Jordan Obita, on the other hand, curled over for Wycombe before the break too.
There was a change of system in the second half as Leicester switched to 4-2-3-1 with Kelechi Iheanacho in front of Marc Albrighton, James Maddison and Thanawat Suengchitthawon. It was Wycombe, though, who carved out the first opening, with Alex Samuel prodding Obita's deep free-kick off target.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall was unfortunate to fire over from 25 yards before, just before the hour-mark, Iheanacho hit Suengchitthawon's chipped through-ball wide first time, missing the far corner by a matter of inches.
That tidy pass from Suengchitthawon would prove to be his final contribution, however, as the Thailand midfielder was forced to withdraw through injury, with Vontae Daley-Campbell taking his place on the field in High Wycombe.
A point-blank block from Albrighton stopped Samuel's header on its course towards goal, but Stolarczyk was nonetheless required to save the follow-up from Anis Mehmeti, with a combination of his left wrist and his knee.
Fine margins denied Rodgers' visitors an opener on 70 minutes as Maddison was unable to get a decisive touch onto Kamal Sowah's low drive, before Iheanacho's attempt hit Anthony Stewart's thigh.
City turned the screw again shortly afterwards with Iheanacho dragging the ball back, straight into Maddison's path. As he'd been in the first half, though, Stockdale was there to get a palm to it to prevent Leicester's No.10 from scoring his side's maiden goal of pre-season.
However, Daryl Horgan's 76th-minute strike, from just inside the 18-yard box, meant the Chairboys were on track to give their faithful a third straight win this summer. It was nearly 2-0 to the hosts with seven minutes remaining, but Stewart's powerful half-volley lacked the precision required.
Substitute home goalkeeper Adam Przybek almost presented the visitors with a route back into the game late on, spilling Iheanacho's effort, but the Wales youth international was able to smother it before Albrighton could apply a finish.
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Wycombe Reverse For The Foxes In Pre-Season
As was the case at Burton Albion on Saturday, Brendan Rodgers named a different XI for each half in Buckinghamshire – with Patson Daka lining up alongside Jamie Vardy from the outset – while youngsters Jakub Stolarczyk and Ben Nelson made maiden appearances of the summer after the interval.
Adorning the Football Club’s fresh 2021/22 adidas mint away kit and backed by another large contingent of the Blue Army, City lined up in a fluid 4-4-2 formation from the off.
After Daniel Iversen’s punch cleared Jason McCarthy’s corner for the Chairboys, Leicester’s first opening came as Ricardo Pereira arrowed a diagonal pass into the path of Daka, but the Zambia international striker was beaten to the ball by former Foxes ‘keeper David Stockdale.
McCarthy, meanwhile, caused further problems for Leicester with a fizzed cross which evaded intended target Adebayo Akinfenwa in the area before Nick Freeman fired narrowly over. Akinfenwa almost gave Gareth Ainsworth’s Sky Bet League 1 outfit the lead on 12 minutes, too, as he used his immense strength to shelter the ball, holding off Çağlar Söyüncü, and slamming it wide of the net.
A real chance then came City’s way on 19 minutes. As the sun retreated beneath the towering trees which surround Adams Park, Söyüncü leapt highest to nod Rachid Ghezzal’s free-kick high and wide of the upright in front of the Whites Beaconsfield Terrace – the only vacated stand in the ground.
Stockdale, a member of the Club's 2009 League 1-winning side, was there to frustrate Vardy on 26 minutes after Tawanda Maswanhise skipped into the area and fed Leicester’s No.9, who side-stepped his marker and took aim, but the Wycombe stopper got down well to save at his near post.
Moments later, as the Blue Army roared the Foxes on from the opposite end of the ground, Ghezzal’s free-kick – from the left angle of the box – was glanced wide by Wesley Fofana. With the interval fast approaching, Ghezzal ran into a pocket of space and slipped in the lively Maswanhise, whose low drive was deflected wide by the extended leg of Jack Grimmer. Jordan Obita, on the other hand, curled over for Wycombe before the break too.
There was a change of system in the second half as Leicester switched to 4-2-3-1 with Kelechi Iheanacho in front of Marc Albrighton, James Maddison and Thanawat Suengchitthawon. It was Wycombe, though, who carved out the first opening, with Alex Samuel prodding Obita's deep free-kick off target.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall was unfortunate to fire over from 25 yards before, just before the hour-mark, Iheanacho hit Suengchitthawon's chipped through-ball wide first time, missing the far corner by a matter of inches.
That tidy pass from Suengchitthawon would prove to be his final contribution, however, as the Thailand midfielder was forced to withdraw through injury, with Vontae Daley-Campbell taking his place on the field in High Wycombe.
A point-blank block from Albrighton stopped Samuel's header on its course towards goal, but Stolarczyk was nonetheless required to save the follow-up from Anis Mehmeti, with a combination of his left wrist and his knee.
Fine margins denied Rodgers' visitors an opener on 70 minutes as Maddison was unable to get a decisive touch onto Kamal Sowah's low drive, before Iheanacho's attempt hit Anthony Stewart's thigh.
City turned the screw again shortly afterwards with Iheanacho dragging the ball back, straight into Maddison's path. As he'd been in the first half, though, Stockdale was there to get a palm to it to prevent Leicester's No.10 from scoring his side's maiden goal of pre-season.
However, Daryl Horgan's 76th-minute strike, from just inside the 18-yard box, meant the Chairboys were on track to give their faithful a third straight win this summer. It was nearly 2-0 to the hosts with seven minutes remaining, but Stewart's powerful half-volley lacked the precision required.
Substitute home goalkeeper Adam Przybek almost presented the visitors with a route back into the game late on, spilling Iheanacho's effort, but the Wales youth international was able to smother it before Albrighton could apply a finish.
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Burton Albion 0-0 Leicester City (Burton win 3-1 on pens)
Bass Charity Vase / Pre Season Friendly
For City’s first match of pre-season, manager Brendan Rodgers afforded minutes to 22 players in the travelling squad, as he deployed two different XIs either side of half-time and handed maiden starts to summer signings Ryan Bertrand, Boubakary Soumaré and Patson Daka.
On a much milder day than those that preceded Leicester's first summer outing, a sizeable contingent of Foxes fans - part of a 3,925-strong crowd - welcomed the squad onto the pitch prior to the game in Staffordshire.
The Foxes carved out their maiden opportunity of the match on seven minutes, when a lovely pass from first-half captain Ricardo Pereira forced Burton stopper Ben Garratt into clearing into the pass of youngster Tawanda Maswanhise. However, his placed effort had too much on it, as the ball settled onto the top of the net.
Both sets of supporters were encouraged in the opening stages, with Tom O'Connor curling high and wide for the Brewers after being teed up by Kane Hemmings, before Eldin Jakupović got down to good effect to tip Tom Hamer's low strike behind for a corner.
Midway through the first period, Portugal full-back Ricardo was able to dispossess Hemmings after a through-ball was flashed into the striker's feet. On 25 minutes, Burton skipper John Brayford went down in the area under pressure from Çağlar Söyüncü, but there was nothing given.
The Foxes displayed more defensive solidity after the half-hour mark, with Ricardo and Söyüncü both on hand on separate occasions, while Academy graduate Hamza Choudhury - a loanee at Burton on two occasions across 2016 and 2017 - won the ball back on the edge of box in typical fashion.
As the game crept towards half-time, Daka was unfortunate not to get away from his marker and forge an opportunity after challenging for Jakupović's long ball. Then, France youth international Wesley Fofana cut out a low effort and Jakupović made a fine one-handed save from Hamer, while Smith drilled the follow-up flew wide.
The final attack of the half, crafted by City, saw No.10 James Maddison drift past one defender before his curling effort deflected off target to signal the end of a goalless 45 minutes.
An all-new XI started the second half, and that team included the introduction of a number of youngsters, as well as City's all-time leading Premier League goalscorer, Jamie Vardy, who was handed the captain's armband as Ricardo made way.
The hosts were the first to threaten, with Bryn Morris drilling a half-volley, always rising, over Daniel Iversen's crossbar, and then Vardy had a shot saved by Garratt after Kelechi Iheanacho broke Burton's offside trap and squared the ball for his strike partner.
Appeals for a penalty followed from the resulting corner as Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall's front-post delivery bounced up and hit Lucas Akins in the midriff, although play continued.
A combination of Daniel Amartey and Wilfred Ndidi halted a mazing run deep into the box from Smith shortly before the hour mark, while left-back Luke Thomas sent an attempt wide of the goal not long after.
With less than 15 minutes of normal time remaining, an ambitious attempt from Joe Powell sailed over Iversen's bar, and that was followed by a header from Hamer at the far post that nearly broke the deadlock.
A superb run from Thomas came shortly after, as he beat two defenders and delivered into the box, but there was too much on the cross for Vardy and Kamal Sowah, who arrived into the area with intent.
With only 15 seconds remaining, Omari Patrick tested Iversen, who held the ball with ease, and after a goalless 90 minutes, a penalty shootout decided the winner of the Bass Charity Vase.
It proved to be the hosts who would emerge victorious, as Thanawat Suengchitthawon and Thomas were both denied from the spot and Iheanacho lifted his penalty over. While Dewsbury-Hall found the net, so did Powell, Frazer Blake-Tracy and Bryn Morris, and that proved to be enough for Burton, despite Iversen saving from Patrick.
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Bass Charity Vase / Pre Season Friendly
For City’s first match of pre-season, manager Brendan Rodgers afforded minutes to 22 players in the travelling squad, as he deployed two different XIs either side of half-time and handed maiden starts to summer signings Ryan Bertrand, Boubakary Soumaré and Patson Daka.
On a much milder day than those that preceded Leicester's first summer outing, a sizeable contingent of Foxes fans - part of a 3,925-strong crowd - welcomed the squad onto the pitch prior to the game in Staffordshire.
The Foxes carved out their maiden opportunity of the match on seven minutes, when a lovely pass from first-half captain Ricardo Pereira forced Burton stopper Ben Garratt into clearing into the pass of youngster Tawanda Maswanhise. However, his placed effort had too much on it, as the ball settled onto the top of the net.
Both sets of supporters were encouraged in the opening stages, with Tom O'Connor curling high and wide for the Brewers after being teed up by Kane Hemmings, before Eldin Jakupović got down to good effect to tip Tom Hamer's low strike behind for a corner.
Midway through the first period, Portugal full-back Ricardo was able to dispossess Hemmings after a through-ball was flashed into the striker's feet. On 25 minutes, Burton skipper John Brayford went down in the area under pressure from Çağlar Söyüncü, but there was nothing given.
The Foxes displayed more defensive solidity after the half-hour mark, with Ricardo and Söyüncü both on hand on separate occasions, while Academy graduate Hamza Choudhury - a loanee at Burton on two occasions across 2016 and 2017 - won the ball back on the edge of box in typical fashion.
As the game crept towards half-time, Daka was unfortunate not to get away from his marker and forge an opportunity after challenging for Jakupović's long ball. Then, France youth international Wesley Fofana cut out a low effort and Jakupović made a fine one-handed save from Hamer, while Smith drilled the follow-up flew wide.
The final attack of the half, crafted by City, saw No.10 James Maddison drift past one defender before his curling effort deflected off target to signal the end of a goalless 45 minutes.
An all-new XI started the second half, and that team included the introduction of a number of youngsters, as well as City's all-time leading Premier League goalscorer, Jamie Vardy, who was handed the captain's armband as Ricardo made way.
The hosts were the first to threaten, with Bryn Morris drilling a half-volley, always rising, over Daniel Iversen's crossbar, and then Vardy had a shot saved by Garratt after Kelechi Iheanacho broke Burton's offside trap and squared the ball for his strike partner.
Appeals for a penalty followed from the resulting corner as Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall's front-post delivery bounced up and hit Lucas Akins in the midriff, although play continued.
A combination of Daniel Amartey and Wilfred Ndidi halted a mazing run deep into the box from Smith shortly before the hour mark, while left-back Luke Thomas sent an attempt wide of the goal not long after.
With less than 15 minutes of normal time remaining, an ambitious attempt from Joe Powell sailed over Iversen's bar, and that was followed by a header from Hamer at the far post that nearly broke the deadlock.
A superb run from Thomas came shortly after, as he beat two defenders and delivered into the box, but there was too much on the cross for Vardy and Kamal Sowah, who arrived into the area with intent.
With only 15 seconds remaining, Omari Patrick tested Iversen, who held the ball with ease, and after a goalless 90 minutes, a penalty shootout decided the winner of the Bass Charity Vase.
It proved to be the hosts who would emerge victorious, as Thanawat Suengchitthawon and Thomas were both denied from the spot and Iheanacho lifted his penalty over. While Dewsbury-Hall found the net, so did Powell, Frazer Blake-Tracy and Bryn Morris, and that proved to be enough for Burton, despite Iversen saving from Patrick.
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Ryan Bertrand joins Foxes on two-year deal after Southampton exit
Ryan Bertrand, 31, left Southampton after seven years with the club in July following the expiry of his contract; the move will reunite Bertrand with Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers, who was the Chelsea youth coach as Bertrand came through the club's academy
Leicester have signed free agent Ryan Bertrand on a two-year contract.
Bertrand, 31, left Southampton after seven years with the club in July following the expiry of his contract.
The move will reunite Bertrand with Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers, who was the Chelsea youth coach as the left-back came through the club's academy.
Leicester left-back James Justin has been sidelined by a knee injury so Bertrand may be set to compete with Luke Thomas for a starting role at the beginning of the new season.
Bertrand will be the Foxes' third signing of the summer after the arrivals of striker Patson Daka from RB Salzburg in a £23m deal and midfielder Boubakary Soumare from Lille for £17m.
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Ryan Bertrand, 31, left Southampton after seven years with the club in July following the expiry of his contract; the move will reunite Bertrand with Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers, who was the Chelsea youth coach as Bertrand came through the club's academy
Leicester have signed free agent Ryan Bertrand on a two-year contract.
Bertrand, 31, left Southampton after seven years with the club in July following the expiry of his contract.
The move will reunite Bertrand with Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers, who was the Chelsea youth coach as the left-back came through the club's academy.
Leicester left-back James Justin has been sidelined by a knee injury so Bertrand may be set to compete with Luke Thomas for a starting role at the beginning of the new season.
Bertrand will be the Foxes' third signing of the summer after the arrivals of striker Patson Daka from RB Salzburg in a £23m deal and midfielder Boubakary Soumare from Lille for £17m.
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Leicester complete £17m Boubakary Soumare transfer from Lille after seeing off competition from Man Utd
BRENDAN RODGERS has made his second signing of the week by landing French Under-21 midfielder Boubakary Soumare from French champions Lille.
The Foxes boss snapped up the highly-rated 22-year-old for a bargain £17million as Soumare entered the final year of his Lille contract.
Leicester beat off competition from Manchester United, Aston Villa, Everton, Leeds, Newcastle, Wolves and Italian giants AC Milan to secure one of the hottest young midfielders in Europe on a five-year-contract.
Soumare, who has made over a century of appearances for Lille, says he can't wait to make his debut for the FA Cup winners.
He told LCFC.com: “I’m really proud to come to the Premier League and a big club like Leicester.
"It’s going to really help me to develop my game and progress as a player, so I feel it is the right step for me.
“Leicester is a very ambitious Club. When they spoke to me about their plans and what they wanted from me, I knew straight away I wanted to come.
"I really am so proud and honoured to be here and I will give my all for the team and Club to make everyone happy.”
The industrious midfielder started his career with Paris FC and spent five years with the club before joining the PSG Youth Academy in 2011.
After six seasons with PSG, he moved to Lille in 2017, signing a three-year deal and making his professional debut in a 3-0 win over Metz in November of the same year.
In total, he made 112 appearances in all competitions for Lille, culminating in last season’s Ligue 1 triumph – the club’s first since 2011 and the fourth in their history.
Soumare will now team up with his French Under-21 buddy Wesley Fofana at the King Power.
The midfielder fits Rodgers' blueprint to add proven winners to his Leicester squad, who narrowly missed out on fourth place and the Champions' League on the final day of last season for the second time in a year.
The powerhouse French kid will considerably beef up his midfield and add his winning-mentality to last season's Wembley winners - just like Rodgers' other summer signing Patson Daka who was a habitual winner with Austrian champs RB Salzburg.
Former Southampton and England left-back Ryan Bertrand will be the next new arrival at the King Power when the free agent puts pen to paper on his deal, after agreeing terms with the Foxes this week.
Meanwhile, Academy graduate Josh King has joined Peterborough United on a three year deal to end his 15-year association with the club he joined as an eight-year-old.
The 23-year-old made eight appearances for the Posh in 2018/19 and spent a second spell on loan with them in 2019/20, helping them to a seventh-place finish in League 1.
Knight spent last season on loan at Wycombe Wanderers where he was named Player of the Season and Player’s Player of the Season, prompting Posh to snap him up on a three-year-deal.
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BRENDAN RODGERS has made his second signing of the week by landing French Under-21 midfielder Boubakary Soumare from French champions Lille.
The Foxes boss snapped up the highly-rated 22-year-old for a bargain £17million as Soumare entered the final year of his Lille contract.
Leicester beat off competition from Manchester United, Aston Villa, Everton, Leeds, Newcastle, Wolves and Italian giants AC Milan to secure one of the hottest young midfielders in Europe on a five-year-contract.
Soumare, who has made over a century of appearances for Lille, says he can't wait to make his debut for the FA Cup winners.
He told LCFC.com: “I’m really proud to come to the Premier League and a big club like Leicester.
"It’s going to really help me to develop my game and progress as a player, so I feel it is the right step for me.
“Leicester is a very ambitious Club. When they spoke to me about their plans and what they wanted from me, I knew straight away I wanted to come.
"I really am so proud and honoured to be here and I will give my all for the team and Club to make everyone happy.”
The industrious midfielder started his career with Paris FC and spent five years with the club before joining the PSG Youth Academy in 2011.
After six seasons with PSG, he moved to Lille in 2017, signing a three-year deal and making his professional debut in a 3-0 win over Metz in November of the same year.
In total, he made 112 appearances in all competitions for Lille, culminating in last season’s Ligue 1 triumph – the club’s first since 2011 and the fourth in their history.
Soumare will now team up with his French Under-21 buddy Wesley Fofana at the King Power.
The midfielder fits Rodgers' blueprint to add proven winners to his Leicester squad, who narrowly missed out on fourth place and the Champions' League on the final day of last season for the second time in a year.
The powerhouse French kid will considerably beef up his midfield and add his winning-mentality to last season's Wembley winners - just like Rodgers' other summer signing Patson Daka who was a habitual winner with Austrian champs RB Salzburg.
Former Southampton and England left-back Ryan Bertrand will be the next new arrival at the King Power when the free agent puts pen to paper on his deal, after agreeing terms with the Foxes this week.
Meanwhile, Academy graduate Josh King has joined Peterborough United on a three year deal to end his 15-year association with the club he joined as an eight-year-old.
The 23-year-old made eight appearances for the Posh in 2018/19 and spent a second spell on loan with them in 2019/20, helping them to a seventh-place finish in League 1.
Knight spent last season on loan at Wycombe Wanderers where he was named Player of the Season and Player’s Player of the Season, prompting Posh to snap him up on a three-year-deal.
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Leicester City complete £23m transfer of Zambian striker, Patson Daka from Red Bull Salzburg
A striker had been high on Brendan Rodgers' priority list this summer, and the Zambian forward became Leicester's main target despite Celtic's Odsonne Edouard also being linked to the club; Daka scored 34 goals in 42 appearances last season to help Salzburg to the Austrian title
Patson Daka has completed his transfer to Leicester City from Red Bull Salzburg, with the fee thought to be around £23m.
The Zambian forward, who scored 34 goals in 42 appearances in all competitions last season, has signed a five-year contract at the King Power Stadium.
A striker had been high on Brendan Rodgers' priority list this summer, and 22-year-old Daka emerged as Leicester's number one target despite Celtic's Odsonne Edouard also being linked to the club.
"I'm so, so excited to join this great, historic club. It has been my dream and I'm so happy and looking forward to what's coming next," Daka told LCFC TV.
"I have followed Leicester from the time they won the league. I feel it is the perfect place for me, because it's a team that fights for titles. I know it's not going to be easy, but I feel ready to face this new challenge.
"I will give my best for the club each and every day, and I look forward to seeing the Leicester City fans inside the stadium soon."
Daka is the latest Salzburg star to complete a move to the Premier League, with Liverpool trio Sadio Mane, Naby Keita and Takumi Minamino having all turned out for the Austrian club.
He featured alongside Borussia Dortmund's Erling Haaland while the Norwegian striker was playing for Salzburg during the first half of the 2019-20 campaign.
Daka was the Austrian Bundesliga's top scorer last term with 27 goals in 28 games, and he was named the league's Player of the Season after helping Salzburg win their eighth straight title.
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A striker had been high on Brendan Rodgers' priority list this summer, and the Zambian forward became Leicester's main target despite Celtic's Odsonne Edouard also being linked to the club; Daka scored 34 goals in 42 appearances last season to help Salzburg to the Austrian title
Patson Daka has completed his transfer to Leicester City from Red Bull Salzburg, with the fee thought to be around £23m.
The Zambian forward, who scored 34 goals in 42 appearances in all competitions last season, has signed a five-year contract at the King Power Stadium.
A striker had been high on Brendan Rodgers' priority list this summer, and 22-year-old Daka emerged as Leicester's number one target despite Celtic's Odsonne Edouard also being linked to the club.
"I'm so, so excited to join this great, historic club. It has been my dream and I'm so happy and looking forward to what's coming next," Daka told LCFC TV.
"I have followed Leicester from the time they won the league. I feel it is the perfect place for me, because it's a team that fights for titles. I know it's not going to be easy, but I feel ready to face this new challenge.
"I will give my best for the club each and every day, and I look forward to seeing the Leicester City fans inside the stadium soon."
Daka is the latest Salzburg star to complete a move to the Premier League, with Liverpool trio Sadio Mane, Naby Keita and Takumi Minamino having all turned out for the Austrian club.
He featured alongside Borussia Dortmund's Erling Haaland while the Norwegian striker was playing for Salzburg during the first half of the 2019-20 campaign.
Daka was the Austrian Bundesliga's top scorer last term with 27 goals in 28 games, and he was named the league's Player of the Season after helping Salzburg win their eighth straight title.
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Patson Daka confirms 'dream' Leicester City transfer
The RB Sazlburg hitman has said he will be leaving the Austrian champions and moving to the King Power Stadium to team up with Jamie Vardy and Kelechi Iheanacho
Patson Daka has confirmed his imminent transfer to Leicester City.The Zambian striker has told media in Austria that he will leave RB Salzburg and head to the King Power Stadium to follow his Premier League dream, with the move set to cost an initial £23m.
The 22-year-old Krone Zeitung: “I will go to England and move to Leicester City. I had a great time here, Salzburg has become my second home. I will always be happy to come back here, but the Premier League has always been my big dream.”
Signing a forward was one of City’s priorities for the summer window with Brendan Rodgers keen to add more goals to his side. They initially targeted Celtic's Odsonne Edouard, but after talks stalled over a transfer fee they diverted their focus to Daka.
And goals are something he is certain to provide if he continues his outstanding record, the speedster notching 34 goals in 42 appearances in all competitions this season, including 27 in 28 league games as Salzburg lifted an eighth straight title.
He has been with the Austrian club for four seasons, but now moves on and will compete with Jamie Vardy and Kelechi Iheanacho for a role up front in Rodgers’ side.While Daka should be able to make an immediate impact, he is also seen as a long-term replacement for Vardy, with the Zambian due to sign a five-year contract.
Vardy, the club’s fourth all-time top scorer, will turn 35 during the upcoming campaign and has two years left on his deal.
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The RB Sazlburg hitman has said he will be leaving the Austrian champions and moving to the King Power Stadium to team up with Jamie Vardy and Kelechi Iheanacho
Patson Daka has confirmed his imminent transfer to Leicester City.The Zambian striker has told media in Austria that he will leave RB Salzburg and head to the King Power Stadium to follow his Premier League dream, with the move set to cost an initial £23m.
The 22-year-old Krone Zeitung: “I will go to England and move to Leicester City. I had a great time here, Salzburg has become my second home. I will always be happy to come back here, but the Premier League has always been my big dream.”
Signing a forward was one of City’s priorities for the summer window with Brendan Rodgers keen to add more goals to his side. They initially targeted Celtic's Odsonne Edouard, but after talks stalled over a transfer fee they diverted their focus to Daka.
And goals are something he is certain to provide if he continues his outstanding record, the speedster notching 34 goals in 42 appearances in all competitions this season, including 27 in 28 league games as Salzburg lifted an eighth straight title.
He has been with the Austrian club for four seasons, but now moves on and will compete with Jamie Vardy and Kelechi Iheanacho for a role up front in Rodgers’ side.While Daka should be able to make an immediate impact, he is also seen as a long-term replacement for Vardy, with the Zambian due to sign a five-year contract.
Vardy, the club’s fourth all-time top scorer, will turn 35 during the upcoming campaign and has two years left on his deal.
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Leicester beat Chelsea and Liverpool to Daka with Salzburg hitman set to seal move ‘next week’
LEICESTER are tipped to beat Chelsea, Liverpool and West Ham to Zambia sensation Patson Daka after reportedly agreeing a deal with RB Salzburg.
The 22-year-old has also been linked to West Ham and RB Leipzig after a 34-goal mega-season for the Austrian champions.
But journalist Fabrizio Romano claims Daka joining Leicester is a "done deal" to be announced next week.
Daka was the Austrian Bundesliga's player of the year, having hit 54 goals in 82 top-flight matches after joining Salzburg in 2017.
Foxes' boss Brendan Rodgers has prioritised a new striker. And his interest in Daka has hardened due to a £15million move for Celtic's Odsonne Edouard falling in doubt.
But Daka could cost up to £30m after four Austrian titles in a row.
And he was left out of Zambia's last squad, with head coach Milutin Sredojevic keen for his star man to sort out his next club move. Sredojevic said: “Daka has to decide on his next future, and it is just fair that he can make a decision that is in the best interest of the country.”
Leicester need back-up for ex-England ace Jamie Vardy, 34, and Nigeria frontman Kelechi Iheanacho, 24. And Rodgers admitted at the end of the domestic season: “We'll want to strengthen at the top end of the field.
“We need more of a goal threat, and we need to have a bit more physicality in the team." "I want to bring in one or two players who have that winning feeling...
“Maybe players who have won something or have that feeling of competing at the top end with their respective teams. That's something that can help the team."
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LEICESTER are tipped to beat Chelsea, Liverpool and West Ham to Zambia sensation Patson Daka after reportedly agreeing a deal with RB Salzburg.
The 22-year-old has also been linked to West Ham and RB Leipzig after a 34-goal mega-season for the Austrian champions.
But journalist Fabrizio Romano claims Daka joining Leicester is a "done deal" to be announced next week.
Daka was the Austrian Bundesliga's player of the year, having hit 54 goals in 82 top-flight matches after joining Salzburg in 2017.
Foxes' boss Brendan Rodgers has prioritised a new striker. And his interest in Daka has hardened due to a £15million move for Celtic's Odsonne Edouard falling in doubt.
But Daka could cost up to £30m after four Austrian titles in a row.
And he was left out of Zambia's last squad, with head coach Milutin Sredojevic keen for his star man to sort out his next club move. Sredojevic said: “Daka has to decide on his next future, and it is just fair that he can make a decision that is in the best interest of the country.”
Leicester need back-up for ex-England ace Jamie Vardy, 34, and Nigeria frontman Kelechi Iheanacho, 24. And Rodgers admitted at the end of the domestic season: “We'll want to strengthen at the top end of the field.
“We need more of a goal threat, and we need to have a bit more physicality in the team." "I want to bring in one or two players who have that winning feeling...
“Maybe players who have won something or have that feeling of competing at the top end with their respective teams. That's something that can help the team."
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Leicester hope Youri Tielemans will sign new contract amid Man Utd and Liverpool transfer interest
LEICESTER CITY are hoping Youri Tielemans will sign a new contract amid transfer interest from Manchester United and Liverpool.
The midfielder, 24, enjoyed a stunning season for the Foxes. He scored nine goals in 51 appearances across all competitions, including his stunning strike to win the FA Cup final.
Tielemans was crowned player and players' player of the season at the King Power. With Liverpool losing Georginio Wijnaldum on a free transfer, it is thought the Reds may try and land Tielemans as a like-for-like replacement in midfield.
United are also aiming to bolster the squad and have been linked with a swoop, as have Italian pair Inter Milan and Juventus. All four clubs can offer Champions League football whereas Brendan Rodgers' side fell just short, finishing fifth in the Premier League for the second successive season. But as reported by the Leicester Mercury, the Foxes are doing their best to tie Tielemans down in the East Midlands.
He has two years left to run on his current contract and the club want to improve his deal to fend off potential interest. Leicester paid a club-record £40million for Tielemans in 2019 but would likely demand in excess of £70m should they sell up.
The Belgian sensation is currently at the Euros with Roberto Martinez's side, playing the full 90 minutes in the wins over Russia and Denmark. He was quizzed about his club future during his press conference but refused to be drawn on speculation. Tielemans said: “I don't think about it. I am focusing on the Euros. I don't listen to transfer rumours.
“No matter how much I am valued, it doesn't change anything for me. I just want to make the best Euros I can.”
Asked about filling Wijnaldum's boots at Anfield, he added: "That's really none of my business right now. “Let the journalists speak. They undoubtedly have a lot to do with that. But I don't care about that. All I can do is make sure that I am as good as possible on the pitch.”
Leicester are closing in on the signings of Lille midfielder Boubakary Soumare and Red Bull Salzburg striker Patson Daka while Odsonne Edouard could also be heading to the King Power. But the Foxes face a battle to keep hold of James Maddison as Arsenal reportedly line up a move for the playmaker.
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LEICESTER CITY are hoping Youri Tielemans will sign a new contract amid transfer interest from Manchester United and Liverpool.
The midfielder, 24, enjoyed a stunning season for the Foxes. He scored nine goals in 51 appearances across all competitions, including his stunning strike to win the FA Cup final.
Tielemans was crowned player and players' player of the season at the King Power. With Liverpool losing Georginio Wijnaldum on a free transfer, it is thought the Reds may try and land Tielemans as a like-for-like replacement in midfield.
United are also aiming to bolster the squad and have been linked with a swoop, as have Italian pair Inter Milan and Juventus. All four clubs can offer Champions League football whereas Brendan Rodgers' side fell just short, finishing fifth in the Premier League for the second successive season. But as reported by the Leicester Mercury, the Foxes are doing their best to tie Tielemans down in the East Midlands.
He has two years left to run on his current contract and the club want to improve his deal to fend off potential interest. Leicester paid a club-record £40million for Tielemans in 2019 but would likely demand in excess of £70m should they sell up.
The Belgian sensation is currently at the Euros with Roberto Martinez's side, playing the full 90 minutes in the wins over Russia and Denmark. He was quizzed about his club future during his press conference but refused to be drawn on speculation. Tielemans said: “I don't think about it. I am focusing on the Euros. I don't listen to transfer rumours.
“No matter how much I am valued, it doesn't change anything for me. I just want to make the best Euros I can.”
Asked about filling Wijnaldum's boots at Anfield, he added: "That's really none of my business right now. “Let the journalists speak. They undoubtedly have a lot to do with that. But I don't care about that. All I can do is make sure that I am as good as possible on the pitch.”
Leicester are closing in on the signings of Lille midfielder Boubakary Soumare and Red Bull Salzburg striker Patson Daka while Odsonne Edouard could also be heading to the King Power. But the Foxes face a battle to keep hold of James Maddison as Arsenal reportedly line up a move for the playmaker.
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Timothy Castagne ‘3cm from career-ending injury’ after broken eye socket at Euro 2020 as Belgium star has SIX-hour op
TIMOTHY CASTAGNE'S broken eye-socket injury which required a six-hour operation was just 3cm away from ending his career.
The Belgium full-back sustained a horror blow in his nation's Euro 2020 opener against Russia on Saturday.
He had a nasty clash of heads with Daley Kuzyaev midway through the first half in St Petersburg. And the heavy blow to his right eye socket caused 'three or four' breaks. According to HLN in Belgium, had the contact been just 3cm higher, the neurological damage could have had tragic ramifications for his career.
Castagne, 25, underwent surgery from 3pm to 9pm under general anaesthetic on Tuesday to reconstruct the socket. Metal parts were inserted to help the recovery process.
Castagne is expected to head home in the coming days and must rest for two weeks.
The versatile Leicester City man is expected to be able to return to playing football within six to eight weeks, meaning he faces a race against time to be fit for the start of the Premier League season. Brendan Rodgers' Foxes face Wolves on the opening weekend of the 2021-22 campaign on August 14.
Speaking on Sunday before the procedure, Castagne's Belgium boss Roberto Martinez said: "This is really bad news. "He has already left the training camp. He will go for a consultation with the specialist on Tuesday.
"On the images, we have been able to see that it is not two, but three or four fractures. He will recover perfectly, but that will take about six weeks." Castagne required surgery in 2015 to correct his vision troubles from exophoria following another serious collision during a game.
The FA Cup winner said: "From childhood, I suffered from exophoria, a condition in which the two eyes are turned slightly outwards. "My brain corrected that which allowed me to see optimally, but after the collision with Ibou I felt my vision deteriorate. I saw double, suffered a lot from migraine attacks.
"When I also saw white spots in front of my eyes in a cup match against Charleroi, I felt that it couldn't go on like this. "Even after four or five scans, no doctor found a medical cause for my vision problems. I was really worried. That way I couldn't keep playing at a high level. "A small cut in both eye muscles has ensured that I have been freed from my double vision.
"I was not allowed to do anything for the first month after the operation. No television, no computer, no cell phone.” In a bizarre twist of fate for the Red Devils, superstar Kevin De Bruyne also suffered a fractured eye socket just two weeks before Euro 2020 started.
He underwent a successful operation and, despite sitting out of the opening win over Russia, is hopeful of playing his part in the tournament with a protective mask.
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TIMOTHY CASTAGNE'S broken eye-socket injury which required a six-hour operation was just 3cm away from ending his career.
The Belgium full-back sustained a horror blow in his nation's Euro 2020 opener against Russia on Saturday.
He had a nasty clash of heads with Daley Kuzyaev midway through the first half in St Petersburg. And the heavy blow to his right eye socket caused 'three or four' breaks. According to HLN in Belgium, had the contact been just 3cm higher, the neurological damage could have had tragic ramifications for his career.
Castagne, 25, underwent surgery from 3pm to 9pm under general anaesthetic on Tuesday to reconstruct the socket. Metal parts were inserted to help the recovery process.
Castagne is expected to head home in the coming days and must rest for two weeks.
The versatile Leicester City man is expected to be able to return to playing football within six to eight weeks, meaning he faces a race against time to be fit for the start of the Premier League season. Brendan Rodgers' Foxes face Wolves on the opening weekend of the 2021-22 campaign on August 14.
Speaking on Sunday before the procedure, Castagne's Belgium boss Roberto Martinez said: "This is really bad news. "He has already left the training camp. He will go for a consultation with the specialist on Tuesday.
"On the images, we have been able to see that it is not two, but three or four fractures. He will recover perfectly, but that will take about six weeks." Castagne required surgery in 2015 to correct his vision troubles from exophoria following another serious collision during a game.
The FA Cup winner said: "From childhood, I suffered from exophoria, a condition in which the two eyes are turned slightly outwards. "My brain corrected that which allowed me to see optimally, but after the collision with Ibou I felt my vision deteriorate. I saw double, suffered a lot from migraine attacks.
"When I also saw white spots in front of my eyes in a cup match against Charleroi, I felt that it couldn't go on like this. "Even after four or five scans, no doctor found a medical cause for my vision problems. I was really worried. That way I couldn't keep playing at a high level. "A small cut in both eye muscles has ensured that I have been freed from my double vision.
"I was not allowed to do anything for the first month after the operation. No television, no computer, no cell phone.” In a bizarre twist of fate for the Red Devils, superstar Kevin De Bruyne also suffered a fractured eye socket just two weeks before Euro 2020 started.
He underwent a successful operation and, despite sitting out of the opening win over Russia, is hopeful of playing his part in the tournament with a protective mask.
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Leicester City striker, Jamie Vardy, becomes co-owner of American football club Rochester Rhinos
Jamie Vardy has bought a minority stake in Rochester Rhinos but has no plans to retire from playing; the Rhinos have not had a competitive team for four years but with Vardy's involvement, the club plans to field a team again in 2022
Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy has become co-owner of American football club Rochester Rhinos.
Former England international Vardy has bought a minority stake in the New York state-based side but has no plans to retire from playing.
Rochester, formed in 1996, have not competed at any level for four years, but they have won the national championships four times and are the only non-MLS team to have won the US Open Cup. With Vardy involved, they plan to field a team again in 2022.
The Dworkin family who have owned the Rhinos since 2016 have been in negotiations with Vardy and his representatives for more than two years. A big part of Vardy's plan is to try to recreate some of the success he managed with his "V9 Academy" in England, which gave a second chance to non-League players who Vardy felt were good enough to play in professional football.
Rochester has now signed a partnership with the highly respected Empire United Soccer Academy, which will operate in tandem with the Rhinos to provide a pathway to the first team for elite local players.
Leicester have given Vardy permission to pursue this opportunity while he still focuses on playing.
"I'm really excited to be part of the Rhinos," Vardy said. "I've been looking at opportunities in the United States for a while, but there was something about Rochester and the Rhinos that just felt right.
"I love the story of the US Open Cup win, and although the club has been through some difficult years since, in a way that makes this more appealing to me.
"Once I started speaking to David and Wendy (Dworkin) - and we've had so many conversations via video calls - I could see how enthusiastic they are about the Rhinos, and I knew that I wanted to get involved and try to play a part in helping to turn things around.
"It won't be easy, but I never do anything the easy way in life!" The Dworkins also part-own the NBA's Sacramento Kings.
"This is a huge coup for Rochester and the Rhinos," David Dworkin said. "Jamie Vardy is known throughout the soccer world because of his success and his inspirational story, and we are delighted that he has chosen to join us as a co-owner.
"Aside from the experience, knowledge, and profile that Jamie will bring to our club, one of the things that has really shone through during our discussions with him is how incredibly passionate he is about this project."Jamie absolutely shares our desire to give Rochester a successful soccer team again."
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Jamie Vardy has bought a minority stake in Rochester Rhinos but has no plans to retire from playing; the Rhinos have not had a competitive team for four years but with Vardy's involvement, the club plans to field a team again in 2022
Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy has become co-owner of American football club Rochester Rhinos.
Former England international Vardy has bought a minority stake in the New York state-based side but has no plans to retire from playing.
Rochester, formed in 1996, have not competed at any level for four years, but they have won the national championships four times and are the only non-MLS team to have won the US Open Cup. With Vardy involved, they plan to field a team again in 2022.
The Dworkin family who have owned the Rhinos since 2016 have been in negotiations with Vardy and his representatives for more than two years. A big part of Vardy's plan is to try to recreate some of the success he managed with his "V9 Academy" in England, which gave a second chance to non-League players who Vardy felt were good enough to play in professional football.
Rochester has now signed a partnership with the highly respected Empire United Soccer Academy, which will operate in tandem with the Rhinos to provide a pathway to the first team for elite local players.
Leicester have given Vardy permission to pursue this opportunity while he still focuses on playing.
"I'm really excited to be part of the Rhinos," Vardy said. "I've been looking at opportunities in the United States for a while, but there was something about Rochester and the Rhinos that just felt right.
"I love the story of the US Open Cup win, and although the club has been through some difficult years since, in a way that makes this more appealing to me.
"Once I started speaking to David and Wendy (Dworkin) - and we've had so many conversations via video calls - I could see how enthusiastic they are about the Rhinos, and I knew that I wanted to get involved and try to play a part in helping to turn things around.
"It won't be easy, but I never do anything the easy way in life!" The Dworkins also part-own the NBA's Sacramento Kings.
"This is a huge coup for Rochester and the Rhinos," David Dworkin said. "Jamie Vardy is known throughout the soccer world because of his success and his inspirational story, and we are delighted that he has chosen to join us as a co-owner.
"Aside from the experience, knowledge, and profile that Jamie will bring to our club, one of the things that has really shone through during our discussions with him is how incredibly passionate he is about this project."Jamie absolutely shares our desire to give Rochester a successful soccer team again."
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Leicester 2-4 Tottenham
Foxes lose to miss out on Champions League on final day for second season running
Leicester were denied a place in the Champions League for the second season running on a dramatic final day in the Premier League with Gareth Bale scoring two late goals to give Tottenham victory.
Starting the last round of fixtures in fifth place, the Foxes knew that their best hope of finishing in the top four was a win, while hoping that Liverpool and Chelsea slipped up in their respective final games.
Chelsea did leave the door open, losing 2-1 at Aston Villa, but Leicester were unable to do their part, falling to defeat at the King Power Stadium despite leading twice to finish a point behind Thomas Tuchel's Blues.
It was Bale who hammered in the final nails, finishing low into the bottom corner to put Spurs ahead in the game for the first time in the 87th minute, before following up his own shot that had hit the post to add a second in added time.
In truth, though, it was on own goal from Kasper Schmeichel that really ripped the heart out of City's challenge, with the keeper punching a corner into his own net under pressure to make the score 2-2 with 14 minutes left.
Prior to that, with Chelsea losing at Villa, two coolly taken penalties from Jamie Vardy - both of which he was fouled for - looked to be sending the Foxes into Europe's premier competition for just the second time.
The match may also represent the final one in a Tottenham shirt for talismanic striker Harry Kane, who has signalled his desire to leave the club this summer.
If so, the England captain has signed off with the 221st goal of his Spurs career - a fine first equaliser from inside the box that also takes him to a Golden Boot-winning tally of 23 for this league campaign.
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Foxes lose to miss out on Champions League on final day for second season running
Leicester were denied a place in the Champions League for the second season running on a dramatic final day in the Premier League with Gareth Bale scoring two late goals to give Tottenham victory.
Starting the last round of fixtures in fifth place, the Foxes knew that their best hope of finishing in the top four was a win, while hoping that Liverpool and Chelsea slipped up in their respective final games.
Chelsea did leave the door open, losing 2-1 at Aston Villa, but Leicester were unable to do their part, falling to defeat at the King Power Stadium despite leading twice to finish a point behind Thomas Tuchel's Blues.
It was Bale who hammered in the final nails, finishing low into the bottom corner to put Spurs ahead in the game for the first time in the 87th minute, before following up his own shot that had hit the post to add a second in added time.
In truth, though, it was on own goal from Kasper Schmeichel that really ripped the heart out of City's challenge, with the keeper punching a corner into his own net under pressure to make the score 2-2 with 14 minutes left.
Prior to that, with Chelsea losing at Villa, two coolly taken penalties from Jamie Vardy - both of which he was fouled for - looked to be sending the Foxes into Europe's premier competition for just the second time.
The match may also represent the final one in a Tottenham shirt for talismanic striker Harry Kane, who has signalled his desire to leave the club this summer.
If so, the England captain has signed off with the 221st goal of his Spurs career - a fine first equaliser from inside the box that also takes him to a Golden Boot-winning tally of 23 for this league campaign.
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Leicester City's Premier League-winning captain, Wes Morgan, to retire at the end of the season
Wes Morgan has made 324 appearances and scored 14 goals during his nine years at Leicester City and was captain when they lifted the Premier League in 2016; Christian Fuchs and Matt James will also leave the club at the end of the season.
Leicester City's Premier League-winning captain Wes Morgan will retire at the end of the season.
The 37-year-old was out of contract in the summer while Christian Fuchs, who also lifted the Premier League in 2016, and Matt James will leave the King Power Stadium.
Morgan led the Foxes to their historic title win and was also a late substitute in last Saturday's FA Cup final win over Chelsea.
He could make his final appearance in Sunday's must-win Premier League game against Tottenham as Leicester chase a top-four finish and Champions League qualification.
Leicester chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha said: "Wes has been one of Leicester City's greatest servants, leading the team through the club's most successful era and helping to set the standards that have pushed the club forward.
"A big brother to everyone he has played with, a strong representative of the squad and a valuable source of counsel to managers and senior executives in the club, his contribution has been enormous.
"Wes has shown throughout his Leicester City career that he has a great deal to offer away from the pitch.
"I'm excited to see how we can help him shape his career after football and how the club can continue to benefit from his experience, knowledge and passion for the game."
Morgan has made 324 appearances for Leicester since joining from Nottingham Forest in January 2012, scoring 14 goals.
His career spanned the top four divisions of English football, making over 750 appearances. He was named in the Football League's Team of the Decade, the Championship Team of the Year on three occasions and the PFA Team of the Year in 2015/16.
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Wes Morgan has made 324 appearances and scored 14 goals during his nine years at Leicester City and was captain when they lifted the Premier League in 2016; Christian Fuchs and Matt James will also leave the club at the end of the season.
Leicester City's Premier League-winning captain Wes Morgan will retire at the end of the season.
The 37-year-old was out of contract in the summer while Christian Fuchs, who also lifted the Premier League in 2016, and Matt James will leave the King Power Stadium.
Morgan led the Foxes to their historic title win and was also a late substitute in last Saturday's FA Cup final win over Chelsea.
He could make his final appearance in Sunday's must-win Premier League game against Tottenham as Leicester chase a top-four finish and Champions League qualification.
Leicester chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha said: "Wes has been one of Leicester City's greatest servants, leading the team through the club's most successful era and helping to set the standards that have pushed the club forward.
"A big brother to everyone he has played with, a strong representative of the squad and a valuable source of counsel to managers and senior executives in the club, his contribution has been enormous.
"Wes has shown throughout his Leicester City career that he has a great deal to offer away from the pitch.
"I'm excited to see how we can help him shape his career after football and how the club can continue to benefit from his experience, knowledge and passion for the game."
Morgan has made 324 appearances for Leicester since joining from Nottingham Forest in January 2012, scoring 14 goals.
His career spanned the top four divisions of English football, making over 750 appearances. He was named in the Football League's Team of the Decade, the Championship Team of the Year on three occasions and the PFA Team of the Year in 2015/16.
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Chelsea 2-1 Leicester City
Champions League top-four race: Chelsea take control as Leicester lose grip
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel warned his side "the job is not done yet" - but is this deja vu for Leicester City?
Tuchel's side beat the Foxes 2-1 to boost their hopes of qualifying for next season's Champions League - four days after Leicester beat Chelsea 1-0 in the FA Cup final.
"It was a strong performance and well deserved performance," Tuchel told BBC Sport. "[This is] no time for celebration, the job is not done yet, two more games to go. We're very happy to play in front of supporters, it was a huge difference today."
Chelsea's top-four hopes are now in their own hands but Leicester are in real danger of dropping out of the top four late in the season again. Chelsea will be guaranteed a Champions League place if they beat Aston Villa on the final day. Even if they finish fifth, they could qualify if they beat Manchester City in the Champions League final on 29 May.
Liverpool and Leicester could be separated by goal difference if they win their games - although the Reds have the edge. If Liverpool beat Burnley and Crystal Palace by one goal each, Leicester would need to beat Tottenham 3-0 on the final day. They would need to win by more if the Reds get bigger victories in either game.
If either the Clarets or Eagles deny the Reds, then it is still in Leicester's hands.
There are huge similarities between last season and this campaign for Leicester, who have spent a large period of those two years in the top four places. When football paused because of the first Covid lockdown, Leicester were eight points clear of fifth place.
They would only win one of their nine games after the Premier League restarted and dropped out on the penultimate day. This season at the same stage they were also eight points above fifth place (and 13 above Liverpool, who had one game in hand).
If Liverpool beat Burnley on Wednesday, the Foxes will again drop out of the top four on the penultimate round of games. "We said it all along, the players have had a great season but it would have to be after 38 games," said Foxes boss Brendan Rodgers.
"We have to get the points on Sunday then see where we are. If we don't get in the Champions League it has still been a great season."
The FA Cup win would, of course, make this season's potential collapse easier to take - it still makes it the second best season in Leicester's history.
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Champions League top-four race: Chelsea take control as Leicester lose grip
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel warned his side "the job is not done yet" - but is this deja vu for Leicester City?
Tuchel's side beat the Foxes 2-1 to boost their hopes of qualifying for next season's Champions League - four days after Leicester beat Chelsea 1-0 in the FA Cup final.
"It was a strong performance and well deserved performance," Tuchel told BBC Sport. "[This is] no time for celebration, the job is not done yet, two more games to go. We're very happy to play in front of supporters, it was a huge difference today."
Chelsea's top-four hopes are now in their own hands but Leicester are in real danger of dropping out of the top four late in the season again. Chelsea will be guaranteed a Champions League place if they beat Aston Villa on the final day. Even if they finish fifth, they could qualify if they beat Manchester City in the Champions League final on 29 May.
Liverpool and Leicester could be separated by goal difference if they win their games - although the Reds have the edge. If Liverpool beat Burnley and Crystal Palace by one goal each, Leicester would need to beat Tottenham 3-0 on the final day. They would need to win by more if the Reds get bigger victories in either game.
If either the Clarets or Eagles deny the Reds, then it is still in Leicester's hands.
There are huge similarities between last season and this campaign for Leicester, who have spent a large period of those two years in the top four places. When football paused because of the first Covid lockdown, Leicester were eight points clear of fifth place.
They would only win one of their nine games after the Premier League restarted and dropped out on the penultimate day. This season at the same stage they were also eight points above fifth place (and 13 above Liverpool, who had one game in hand).
If Liverpool beat Burnley on Wednesday, the Foxes will again drop out of the top four on the penultimate round of games. "We said it all along, the players have had a great season but it would have to be after 38 games," said Foxes boss Brendan Rodgers.
"We have to get the points on Sunday then see where we are. If we don't get in the Champions League it has still been a great season."
The FA Cup win would, of course, make this season's potential collapse easier to take - it still makes it the second best season in Leicester's history.
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