Leicester City vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Leicester City face Crystal Palace today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Leicester City vs Crystal Palace
It’s full-time in Leicester and several missed chances for the home side means that Crystal Palace take all three points with them back to London. This is now the first time since 1992 that the Eagles have gone six successive top-flight away games without losing. Vardy had the best of the chances in the first half, with his close-range effort being saved well by Henderson to keep the score level. Mateta had a similar opportunity down the other end, but instead, his shot went wildly over the bar. The game was level at 0-0 at half-time, leaving an open, and an important second period for both sides. Palace started the second half with intent, and their pressure paid off only seven minutes after the restart. Sarr found Mateta with a perfect through ball after a driving run, and the Frenchman rounded the keeper, before finishing from a tight angle. That made the score 1-0, but the action wasn’t done yet. Leicester turned on the burners and had various chances to level up the game. Soumare saw his strike rattle the bar in the 69th minute, in what would’ve been his first Premier League goal. They continued to commit men forward, leaving space for Palace to venture up the pitch. They got a free-kick, which Eze curled in, and Guehi was at the back post to finish brilliantly. He might be a defender, but his volley was of the quality you would expect from an established striker as he made it 2-0. The game ended at that scoreline, as Leicester seemed defeated after the second goal, and didn’t threaten all that much. Palace take all three points, and Leicester face the reality of a tough relegation battle in the coming months. Leicester finished the game with an xG of 1.52, whereas Palace finished with 1.81 xG, showing their attacking prowess compared with the first half. Thank you for joining this live commentary, goodbye!
Leicester City vs Crystal Palace
FULL-TIME: LEICESTER CITY 0-2 CRYSTAL PALACE
Leicester City vs Crystal Palace
CHANCE! Munoz sets up Sarr inside the box, following an open and quick break forward. His right-footed shot was saved at the near post, and Palace have a corner.
Leicester City vs Crystal Palace
Leicester have a free-kick in a good position at the end of the game. This might be the last opportunity for them to grab a goal. Ayew hits it straight at Henderson, however, and the clock continues to tick down.
Leicester City vs Crystal Palace
All six of Marc Guehi’s Premier League goals have come from set-piece situations (3x corner, 3x free-kick). His goal here has all but ensured a win for Palace.
Leicester City vs Crystal Palace
Now Palace have a corner down the other end of the pitch, and it’s Devenny who will take it. He swung it in with his left foot, but it was easily claimed by Stolarczyk.
Leicester City vs Crystal Palace
Clyne also joins the action, and he is replacing Mitchell in defence. Palace’s defence has been great in this game, and Mitchell in particular has had a solid performance.
Leicester City vs Crystal Palace
Leicester have a corner as we near the end of the 90 minutes. It was a good ball by Ayew, but Lacroix got up well to clear the danger.
Leicester City vs Crystal Palace
Nketiah has an effort towards the Leicester net, and it shows that he is desperate for a goal. He shot on the swivel and the shot lacked any sort of conviction.
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