Leicester thrashed Southampton 9-0 to move up to second place in the Premier League with Ayoze perez and Jamie vardy both on the score sheet.
It was a night to forget for Southampton lovers as Leicester inflict on them their heaviest defeat in the Premier League Era.
Hat-tricks from Ayoze Perez and Jamie Vardy which were added to by Youri Tielemans and James Maddison sent the Foxes to second in the table. Ben Chilwell led the goals spree from the 10th minute.
Ryan Bertrand’s early red card, awarded by VAR for a reckless challenge in the aftermath of Chilwell’s early opener, proved catastrophic for the hosts.
Leicester are the second team in Premier League history to establish a five-goal lead in the first half of an away game, according to Opta.
Man city were the last team to this when they raced to a 5-0 lead at Burnley in April 2010.
The win takes Leicester to second on 20 points five behind Liverpool who has a game at hand.
It was a night to forget for Southampton lovers as Leicester inflict on them their heaviest defeat in the Premier League Era.
Hat-tricks from Ayoze Perez and Jamie Vardy which were added to by Youri Tielemans and James Maddison sent the Foxes to second in the table. Ben Chilwell led the goals spree from the 10th minute.
Ryan Bertrand’s early red card, awarded by VAR for a reckless challenge in the aftermath of Chilwell’s early opener, proved catastrophic for the hosts.
Leicester are the second team in Premier League history to establish a five-goal lead in the first half of an away game, according to Opta.
Man city were the last team to this when they raced to a 5-0 lead at Burnley in April 2010.
The win takes Leicester to second on 20 points five behind Liverpool who has a game at hand.
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