The game of Leicester City against United was a top two clash. However, the game will be known for another reason and that is the fabulous record of Jamie Vardy, who has now scored in his last 11 premier league games. The meteoric rise of this young man only makes it special with even the England manager Roy Hodgson happy to witness that feat.
It was only perfect to see Vardy score his history making goal in typical Vardy style. Ranieri has adopted a very effective counter attacking approach this season with his team. In the build up to Vardy's goal, that particular approach was clearly visible. The fact that United , who normally are quite organized , conceded the goal by a counter attacking move which began from their corner kick is quite ironical. Vardy made an excellent run across both the defenders and fired it into the net to send the stadium into delirium.
However, poor defending from a corner led Leicester to concede just before the stroke of half time. Okazaki made a mess of marking Schweinsteiger who proved too strong for him. It was the German International's first goal for the club but even Manchester United fans would be forgiven if they remember this game for Vardy's goal. United were much better in the second half and moved the ball at a much faster pace.
Although United looked like the most likely to score in the second half, it was the Leicester substitute Ulloa who made the best opportunity to put them in front. There was no surprise about that chance once again being created by a great counter attacking move. De Gea once again, this season, saving United from the blushes with a good and important save.
In the end both the teams were happy to share the spoils. Ranieri would be happy with his team's efforts against one of the league's heavyweights and on the balance of play it can be regarded as a fair result.
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| Jamie Vardy scored in a record-breaking 11th successive Premier League game for Leicester City in 1-1 draw with Manchester United |
However, poor defending from a corner led Leicester to concede just before the stroke of half time. Okazaki made a mess of marking Schweinsteiger who proved too strong for him. It was the German International's first goal for the club but even Manchester United fans would be forgiven if they remember this game for Vardy's goal. United were much better in the second half and moved the ball at a much faster pace.
Although United looked like the most likely to score in the second half, it was the Leicester substitute Ulloa who made the best opportunity to put them in front. There was no surprise about that chance once again being created by a great counter attacking move. De Gea once again, this season, saving United from the blushes with a good and important save.
In the end both the teams were happy to share the spoils. Ranieri would be happy with his team's efforts against one of the league's heavyweights and on the balance of play it can be regarded as a fair result.
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