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First-half goals from Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez saw a dominant Leicester beat Tottenham 2-1 at the King Power Stadium on Tuesday.

Match Summary

The Foxes burst out of the blocks with real sparkle as Jamie Vardy unleashed a stunning volley past Tottenham’s Hugo Lloris. Riyad Mahrez then doubled the lead with a gorgeous curling shot into the top-left corner, truly showcasing his skill.

Tottenham fought back hard with Harry Kane netting a late goal, piling on the pressure in the closing minutes. But Leicester’s side, under Claude Puel, stood firm and held on for a memorable win.

Full Report

The game kicked off with high tempo and Leicester applied intense pressure early on. Spurs were desperate to bounce back following a sluggish draw against West Brom last weekend.

However, Vardy’s sensational volley from a precise cross by Marc Albrighton gave Leicester the perfect start. Spurs almost replied immediately as Moussa Sissoko found himself one-on-one but Schmeichel’s quick reflexes, combined with Vicente Iborra’s clearance off the line, kept the Foxes ahead.

Both teams enjoyed some attacking moments, with Danny Rose almost assisting Kane, who then missed a big chance. Leicester’s Wilfried Ndidi also tried his luck with a volley that went narrowly wide.

Mahrez showcased his brilliance on a sharp counter-attack, cutting inside from the right before curling a superb left-footed shot into the corner, doubling Leicester’s lead.

Late in the match, Christian Eriksen had a golden chance after a Son Heung-Min cross but sent his shot wide. Kane’s goal came after a clever assist from substitute Erik Lamela, bringing Tottenham back into the contest.

Fernando Llorente almost equalised with a volley after good delivery from Serge Aurier, but the ball sailed over the crossbar. Tottenham’s hope was further dashed when a penalty appeal was dismissed in injury time, and Leicester secured a vital win to delight their fans.

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Source: Mann