Leeds United vs Leicester City LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Leicester City’s veteran striker Jamie Vardy came off the bench to earn his side a 1-1 draw with a late equaliser in a crunch relegation battle away to Leeds United on Tuesday.
Leeds were closing in on a massive three points in their quest for safety thanks to Luis Sinisterra’s 20th-minute header after Leicester’s Youri Tielemans had a goal ruled out.
The 36-year-old Vardy, who came on in the 70th minute, had other ideas though and fired past Leeds keeper Illan Meslier from James Maddison’s pass to rescue his side.
The former England striker then thought he had given Leicester the lead but his effort was ruled out for offside.
A frantic finale then saw Leicester keeper Daniel Iversen make a couple of vital saves before Leeds striker Patrick Bamford headed a glorious opportunity wide.
The result did little to ease either side’s relegation fears with Leicester remaining in 17th place with 29 points, one point ahead of third-from-bottom Everton. Leeds have 30 points.
Leeds United vs Leicester City
The two teams make their way onto the pitch ahead of this vital game at the bottom of the Premier League.
Leeds United vs Leicester City
Visiting manager Dean Smith goes with just two alterations from the Wolves victory as Maddison and Barnes return from injury. The pair will play from the off, with Vardy and Daka dropped to the bench.
Leeds United vs Leicester City
Home boss Javier Gracia makes four changes from the 2-1 defeat at Fulham last time out with Ayling and Firpo replacing Kristensen and Maximilian Wober, the latter of whom misses out altogether with a knock. Sinisterra and Bamford are the other players chosen to come into the starting XI as Summerville and Aaronson drop to the bench.
Leeds United vs Leicester City
SUBS: Nampalys Mendy, Danny Ward, Jamie Vardy, Patson Daka, Dennis Praet, Daniel Amartey, Harry Souttar, Wilfred Ndidi, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.
Leeds United vs Leicester City
LEICESTER CITY (4-2-3-1): Daniel Iversen; Timothy Castagne, Wout Faes, Caglar Soyuncu, Victor Bernth Kristansen; Youri Tielemans, Boubakary Soumare; Mateus Tete, James Maddison, Harvey Barnes; Kelechi Iheanacho.
Leeds United vs Leicester City
SUBS: Brenden Aaronson, Crysencio Summerville, Joel Robles, Georginio Rutter, Adam Forshaw, Wilfried Gnonto, Pascal Struijk, Rasmus Kristensen, Sam Greenwood.
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