Leicester halts losing streak with 1-1 draw at Brentford
March 18, 2023 GMTLONDON (AP) — Leicester halted a five-game losing streak in all competitions as Harvey Barnes' second-half equalizer secured a 1-1 draw at Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday.
Leicester's poor run has seen it dragged into the tight fight against relegation, and the draw only keeps it one point above the drop zone.
Conte’s return ruined as Tottenham loses at Leicester 4-1
February 11, 2023 GMTLEICESTER, England (AP) — Manager Antonio Conte's return to the dugout was a miserable one as his Tottenham was humiliated at Leicester 4-1 in the English Premier League on Saturday.
Nampalys Mendy’s first goal in more than six years inspired Leicester to the comeback win after Rodrigo Bentancur briefly gave Spurs the lead.
Iheanacho leads Leicester at Aston Villa to 4-2 victory
February 4, 2023 GMTBIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Kelechi Iheanacho scored a goal and set up two others to help Leicester beat Aston Villa 4-2 on Saturday in the English Premier League.
The Nigeria forward's first-half pluck allowed Leicester to snap a five-game winless run in league play.
Late Brighton goal clinches draw at Leicester in EPL
January 21, 2023 GMTLEICESTER, England (AP) — Brighton scored two minutes from time to draw at Leicester 2-2 and maintain its assault on the English Premier League top five on Saturday.
The Seagulls missed the chance to move into the top five but climbed to sixth.
Calvert-Lewin is latest doubt for England in Everton loss
November 5, 2022 GMTLIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Dominic Calvert-Lewin is the latest injury doubt for England after damaging his hamstring in Everton’s 2-0 loss to Leicester on Saturday.
The 25-year-old striker headed straight down the tunnel on the hour to spark concerns about his World Cup chances.
Leicester out of drop zone after thumping Wolves 4-0 in EPL
October 23, 2022 GMTWOLVERHAMPTON, England (AP) — Leicester started the afternoon at the bottom of the Premier League and ended it four places higher in 16th after a 4-0 win against Wolverhampton on Sunday gave a big boost to Foxes manager Brendan Rodgers.
Leicester moves off bottom of EPL with 2-0 win over Leeds
October 20, 2022 GMTLEICESTER, England (AP) — Harvey Barnes scored his sixth goal in as many games against Leeds to secure a 2-0 win for Leicester in the Premier League on Thursday.
Victory eased growing pressure on manager Brendan Rodgers and extended Leeds’ winless run to seven, leaving it above the drop zone on goal difference only.
Leicester earns first EPL win, drops Forest into last place
October 3, 2022 GMTLEICESTER, England (AP) — Getting 22 new signings to gel is proving to be a mightily difficult task for Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper.
A 4-0 loss at previously winless Leicester dropped Forest into last place in the English Premier League on Monday, leaving Cooper at risk of becoming the latest top-flight manager to lose his job.
Sterling gives 10-man Chelsea 2-1 win over Leicester in EPL
August 27, 2022 GMTLONDON (AP) — Raheem Sterling’s first goals for Chelsea gave the 10-man Blues a 2-1 victory over winless Leicester in the English Premier League on Saturday.
Sterling’s second half double proved decisive at Stamford Bridge as the hosts overcame the early sending off of England midfielder Conor Gallagher.
Leicester routs Watford 5-1 in Hodgson’s last home game
May 15, 2022 GMTWATFORD, England (AP) — Jamie Vardy and Harvey Barnes each scored twice as Roy Hodgson’s final home match in charge of already-relegated Watford ended in an embarrassing 5-1 Premier League loss to Leicester on Sunday.
Vardy scores twice in Leicester’s 3-0 win over Norwich
May 11, 2022 GMTLEICESTER, England (AP) — Jamie Vardy scored twice to help Leicester beat last-place Norwich 3-0 on Wednesday in the Premier League.
Leicester snapped a seven-game winless run in all competitions and moved into 10th place.
Richarlison’s late equalizer boosts Everton’s survival hopes
April 20, 2022 GMTLIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Richarlison scored an equalizer in the second minute of stoppage time as Everton drew 1-1 with Leicester to move four points clear of the Premier League's relegation zone on Wednesday.
US coach Marsch falls to 1-0 loss in 1st game with Leeds
March 5, 2022 GMTLEICESTER, England (AP) — American coach Jesse Marsch had an encouraging first match in charge of Leeds — except for the result.
Making the Premier League’s most porous team more resilient and organized didn’t stop Leeds falling to a 1-0 loss at Leicester on Saturday.
Burnley loses 2-0 to Leicester, stays in EPL relegation zone
March 1, 2022 GMTBURNLEY, England (AP) — Burnley missed a chance to climb out of the Premier League's relegation zone by losing 2-0 at home to Leicester on Tuesday.
James Maddison and Jamie Vardy came off the bench to score second-half goals for the visitors at Turf Moor.
Maddison stars in Leicester’s 4-0 win over Newcastle in EPL
December 12, 2021 GMTLEICESTER, England (AP) — James Maddison scored one goal and played a part in the other three as Leicester beat Newcastle 4-0 to keep the visitors in the Premier League's relegation zone on Sunday.
Konsa double earns Villa 2-1 win over Leicester in EPL
December 5, 2021 GMTBIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Ezri Konsa scored twice as Aston Villa rallied to beat Leicester 2-1 in the Premier League on Sunday and continue its revival under Steven Gerrard.
The defender’s first goals in 13 months — in front of watching England coach Gareth Southgate — came after Harvey Barnes opened the scoring in the 14th minute.
Maddison recovers Leicester’s 2-2 draw at Southampton in EPL
December 1, 2021 GMTSOUTHAMPTON, England (AP) — James Maddison scored for the third successive game as Leicester twice came from behind to salvage a 2-2 draw at Southampton in the Premier League on Wednesday.
The creative midfielder collected the ball from Luke Thomas inside Southampton’s crowded 18-yard box and expertly cut inside the sliding Tino Livramento before firing into the net at the near post four minutes into the second half.
Barnes’ equalizer earns point for Leicester at Leeds
November 7, 2021 GMTLEEDS, England (AP) — Harvey Barnes struck a superb first-half equalizer as Leicester held firm to take a point in a 1-1 draw at resurgent Leeds in the Premier League on Sunday.
Barnes produced a brilliant, curling finish as Leicester responded immediately after Leeds had taken a deserved lead at Elland Road through Raphinha’s 26th-minute free kick.
Ramsdale heroics preserve Arsenal’s 2-0 EPL win at Leicester
October 30, 2021 GMTLEICESTER, England (AP) — Aaron Ramsdale produced a stunning goalkeeping performance to help Arsenal secure a 2-0 win at Leicester that extended the team's unbeaten run in the Premier League to seven games on Saturday.
Vardy scores at both ends as Leicester held 2-2 by Burnley
September 25, 2021 GMTLEICESTER, England (AP) — Jamie Vardy scored an own-goal but still rescued a point for Leicester on Saturday and kept Burnley waiting for its first victory of the season.
The striker put through his own net for the first time in his career but his brace ensured the Foxes grabbed a 2-2 draw.
Brighton extends strong start with 2-1 win over Leicester
September 19, 2021 GMTBRIGHTON, England (AP) — Brighton maintained its impressive start to the Premier League season with a 2-1 win over Leicester on Sunday.
VAR benefited Brighton as Leicester had two equalizers ruled out in the final stages, with Harvey Barnes judged to be offside and obstructing the goalkeeper on both occasions.
City earns 3rd straight win by beating Leicester 1-0 in EPL
September 11, 2021 GMTLEICESTER, England (AP) — Bernardo Silva earned Manchester City its third straight victory in the English Premier League with a second-half goal to see off Leicester 1-0 on Saturday.
Getting City some revenge for last month’s loss to Leicester in the Community Shield, the Portugal midfielder lifted a finish over goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel in the 62nd minute after the ball fell to him when Joao Cancelo's shot from the edge of the box hit Leicester defender Caglar Soyuncu.
Leicester extends contract of winger Harvey Barnes to 2025
August 19, 2021 GMTLEICESTER, England (AP) — Leicester winger Harvey Barnes signed a contract extension Thursday to keep him at his boyhood club until June 2025.
The 23-year-old England international had been one of Leicester's best players in 2020-21, scoring 13 goals in all competitions before undergoing knee surgery that ruled him out of the European Championship.
Leicester defender Fofana injured in preseason friendly
August 4, 2021 GMTLEICESTER, England (AP) — Leicester defender Wesley Fofana was carried off on a stretcher with a leg injury during the club's preseason friendly against Spanish team Villarreal on Wednesday.
The 20-year-old French defender was tackled from behind by Villarreal forward Nino and received lengthy treatment at the King Power Stadium before being carried off.
Iheanacho winner pushes Leicester closer to Champions League
April 26, 2021 GMTLEICESTER, England (AP) — Kelechi Iheanacho extended his career-best scoring form with a blistering winning goal as Leicester rallied to beat Crystal Palace 2-1 in the English Premier League and establish a seven-point cushion in the top four on Monday...