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Michail Antonio celebrates scoring West Ham's third

Antonio double helps West Ham sink 10-man Leicester

Michail Antonio became West Ham United's all-time Premier League top scorer after netting twice to help secure a resounding 4-1 home win on over Leicester City, who had Ayoze Perez sent off late in the first half.

Soccer • 23 Aug 21

Shane Duffy was back involved for Graham Potter's first team on the opening weekend

PL wrap: Everton fight back, Duffy starts Brighton win

Former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez's contentious reign as Everton boss got off to the perfect start as his side came from behind to beat Southampton 3-1, while Republic of Ireland defender Shane Duffy started as Brighton beat Burnley 2-1.

Soccer • 14 Aug 21

Jannik Vestergaard (left) has joined Leicester

Leicester sign Danish defender Vestergaard

Leicester have completed the signing of Danish international defender Jannik Vestergaard from Southampton.

Soccer • 13 Aug 21

Manchester City lost the Community Shield to Leicester City

Guardiola proud of weakened Community Shield squad

Pep Guardiola praised his makeshift team after they were beaten by a late Leicester penalty in the Community Shield.

Soccer • 08 Aug 21

Wesley Fofana emerged as a key figure in defence for the Foxes last season

Leicester 'devastated' after Fofana injury

Brendan Rodgers said Leicester were "devastated" for Wesley Fofana as the club awaited further information regarding the "horrendous" injury the defender sustained on Wednesday evening.

Soccer • 05 Aug 21

Dan Kelly celebrating Ireland's win over England last year

Kelly switch to England a 'loss' for Ireland - Murphy

Former Ireland U20 centre Dan Kelly's switch to England is a loss for Ireland, according to head coach Richie Murphy.

Rugby • 11 Jun 21

Premier League: Final day - recap

Liverpool and Chelsea qualify for the Champions League at the end of the final day of Premier League action in the 2020-21 season.

Soccer • 23 May 21

A masked Antonio Rudiger opens the scoring at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea gain modicum of revenge with win over Leicester

Antonio Rudiger's first goal in 15 months and a Jorginho penalty inched Chelsea towards a top-four Premier League finish with a 2-1 win over Leicester.

Soccer • 18 May 21

An animated Thomas Tuchel barks instructions at his troops during the Cup final

Chelsea's lack of composure frustrates Tuchel

Thomas Tuchel has told Chelsea's forwards to be calmer in front of goal in the wake of Saturday's FA Cup final defeat.

Soccer • 16 May 21

Callum Wilson bagged a brace for the Magpies

Newcastle stun Leicester to all but secure PL safety

Newcastle stunned Leicester to inch closer to Premier League survival and deal a potentially damaging blow to the Foxes' Champions League hopes.

Soccer • 07 May 21

Supporters protest against Manchester United's owners, inside Old Trafford at the weekend

Rodgers unconcerned by security over Old Trafford clash

Brendan Rodgers says Leicester have "no concerns" with regard to their trip to Old Trafford next week.

Soccer • 05 May 21

Montpellier beat Bath to set up Tigers Challenge

Montpellier booked a Challenge Cup final appointment with Leicester after ending Bath's hopes of silverware with a 19-10 victory at the Recreation Ground.

Rugby • 02 May 21

Ulster players react at the full-time whistle to the semi-final defeat

Leicester seal final spot with comeback win over Ulster

Ulster let slip a half-time lead at Welford Road as a second-half turnaround from Leicester Tigers saw the English club claim a 33-24 win the Challenge Cup semi-final.

Rugby • 30 Apr 21

Brendan Rodgers congratulates match-winner Kelechi Iheanacho after the full-time whistle

Rodgers praises his hungry Foxes

Boss Brendan Rodgers praised Leicester's desire after a crucial win over Crystal Palace kept their Champions League dream on track.

Soccer • 27 Apr 21

Foxes send relegation-threatened Baggies packing

Kelechi Iheanacho scored an 11th goal in his last eight games in all competitions as Leicester City poured more misery on woeful West Brom with an emphatic 3-0 Premier League win at the King Power Stadium.

Soccer • 22 Apr 21

Under Rodgers, the Foxes are in a cup final and remain on course to make the Champions League

More to do at Leicester as Rodgers rules out Spurs move

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers dismissed links to the Tottenham job and insisted he wants to progress at the Foxes.

Soccer • 20 Apr 21

Kelechi Iheanacho scores the game's only goal

Iheanacho sends Leicester into FA Cup final

Leicester City reached the FA Cup final for the first time in more than 50 years as Kelechi Iheanacho's goal secured a 1-0 win over Southampton at Wembley.

Soccer • 18 Apr 21

Leicester continue to sit in the Champions League places

Leicester have shown they can compete - Rodgers

Leicester have shown this season they have nothing to fear when facing the Premier League's 'Big Six' as they try to establish their own place within that group, according to boss Brendan Rodgers.

Soccer • 02 Apr 21

Kelechi Iheanacho was on the mark for the Foxes

Depleted Leicester battle for a draw at Burnley

Kasper Schmeichel came to injury-ravaged Leicester's rescue with some vital saves in a 1-1 draw at Burnley as the Foxes avoided three successive defeats for the first time under Brendan Rodgers.

Soccer • 03 Mar 21

Youri Tielemans reacts as Leicester City bow out of the Europa League

Lacklustre Leicester bow out of Europa League

Lacklustre Leicester crashed out of the Europa League after a tame defeat to Slavia Prague.

Soccer • 25 Feb 21

Leicester outfox Villa to continue forward momentum

James Maddison and Harvey Barnes scored quick-fire first-half goals as Leicester City notched up a 2-1 win away to Aston Villa to go second in the Premier League table, albeit only temporarily.

Soccer • 21 Feb 21