Tag: Leicester City
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EPL: Leicester defender joins Man City
Manchester City on Wednesday completed the signing of Leicester City defender, Camron Gbadebo. Gbadebo joined the Citizens after having a successful trial with the Premier League champions. The 17-year-old made eleven appearances for Leicester City’s Under-18. Gbadebo is an England born player with Nigerian descent. “I’m so happy to announce that I’ve signed for @mancity,”…
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EPL: Leicester come from behind to beat Burnley
Leicester got the win they craved over Burnley to mark the anniversary of former owner’s Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha’s death on an emotional day at the King Power Stadium. Burnley thought they had equalised through Chris Wood eight minutes from time but his effort was controversially ruled out by the video assistant referee, which ruled the striker…
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Ndidi receives yellow card in City defeat as Iwobi fires blank in Everton loss
It was double migraine for Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi as he bagged a yellow card in Leicester City 2-1 defeat by Liverpool on Saturday. Ndidi who as usual was in action for 90 minutes was handed the yellow card in the 30th minute of the match by referee, Chris Kavanagh. Ndidi was however not…
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EPL: Vardy hits brace as Leicester thrash Newcastle
Leicester City’s impressive start to the season under Brendan Rodgers continued with a thumping win which left woeful Newcastle anchored in the relegation zone. Ricardo Pereira’s outstanding low finish set Leicester on their way before Newcastle were reduced to 10 men shortly before half-time after Isaac Hayden’s terrible challenge on Dennis Praet. Leicester made the…
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EPL: Leicester City come from behind to beat Spurs
James Maddison’s first league goal of the season helped Leicester come from behind to beat Tottenham in an absorbing encounter at the King Power Stadium. Maddison drilled a superb low effort into the far corner from distance to lift Brendan Rodgers’ side back into the top four at the visitors’ expense. Ricardo Pereira had put…
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Transfer: Leicester seal £40m Tielemans deal
Leicester City have confirmed the signing of midfielder Youri Tielemans from Monaco for a club-record £40m on a four-year deal. Tielemans spent the second half of last season on loan at the King Power Stadium, making 13 appearances, scoring three goals and adding four assists. Leicester City have confirmed the signing of midfielder Youri Tielemans…
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Transfer: Leicester City sign Newcastle striker for £30
Newcastle United striker Ayoze Perez has signed for Leicester City for £30m on a four-year deal. Perez, 25, leaves St James’ Park after five years. The Spaniard was the club’s top scorer in 2018-19 with 12 goals. He is Foxes manager Brendan Rodgers’ second signing of the summer, following the arrival of defender James Justin…
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Liverpool held by Leicester to give Man City lifeline
Liverpool missed the chance to move seven points clear at the top of the Premier League as Leicester held them to a 1-1 draw on a nervy night at Anfield. Sadio Mane got Liverpool off to the perfect start with the opener inside three minutes, but Leicester hit back in first-half stoppage-time through Harry Maguire.…
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Wolves defeat Leicester in seven-goal thriller
Diogo Jota completed a hat-trick in injury time to snatch a thrilling victory for Wolves, who punished a dire Leicester defensive display to increase the pressure on Foxes boss Claude Puel. A dramatic climax at Molineux produced scenes of stark contrast – with Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo being sent to the stands for racing…
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EPL: Vardy strike gives Leicester win at Everton
Jamie Vardy’s 58th minute strike gave Leicester City a 1-0 win at Everton on Tuesday and condemned the Merseysiders to their fourth defeat in five English Premier League games. Leicester boss Claude Puel made four changes from the team which lost to Cardiff City on Saturday, including leaving midfielder James Maddison on the bench. Also,…