The awakening of the Foxes

If we remember that Leicester started the season by winning only one point in the first seven games, then we can state with peace of mind that the Foxes have revived. In the last four rounds, Brendan Rogers' team won seven out of a possible 12 points and now they are already taking big steps towards the safe zone. The mood in the Leicester camp has greatly improved after tonight, in the 12th round of the Premier League, when Leeds were defeated (2:0), and Jesse Marsch's men are now going into the reverse path from Leicester, meaning they are sinking deeper and deeper.

The host was not bothered by the fact that one of the team's best footballers, James Madison, had to rest due to suspension. They replaced the great Englishman with Dennis Praet and he immediately used the opportunity to show Rogers that he was wrong not to give him a chance from the start of the season . Praet came to the King Power Stadium from Sampdoria more than three years ago in a transfer worth almost 20 million euros, but he never established himself as a serious factor in Leicester (66 games, three goals, five assists).

The Belgian central midfielder showed his hunger for football in both goals. Just before the lead, he felt the moment to press his rival and steal the ball from him. A few seconds later, he assisted Robin Koch for his own goal. Even if the German didn't put the ball into his own net, the fast-footed Harvey Barnes was lurking behind him and would have done so himself. However, Barnes grabbed his chance about fifteen minutes later, after half an hour of play. An impeccable team action was designed by the Leicester players. Starting with Tillemans' opening of Timothy Castagna, then the Belgian combination with Praet who slid in sacrificially and made possible what was happened soon. Vardy's heal, Dewsbury-Hall's finishing pass and Barnes' execution.

In the first half, Rodgers' players did not allow the rival to hit the goal frame. In the sequel, they retreated according to the result, but the defense held out, and Leicester managed to keep the net intact for the third time since the start of the season, that is, for the third time in the last four games.

PREMIER LEAGUE - MATCHDAY 12

Tuesday

Brighton - Nottingham Forest 0-0

Crystal Palace - Wolverhampton 2-1 (0-1)

/Eze 47, Zaha 71 - Traore 30/

Wednesday

Bournemouth - Southampton 0-1 (0-1)

/Adams 9/

Brentford - Chelsea 0-0

Liverpool - West Ham 1-0 (1-0)

/Nunez 22/

Newcastle - Everton 1-0 (1-0)

/Almiron 31/

Man Utd - Tottenham 2-0 (0-0)

/Fred 47, Fernandes 68/

Thursday

Fulham - Aston Villa 3-0 (1-0)

/Reed 36, Mitrovic 68(p), Mings 84(og)/

Leicester - Leeds 2-0 (2-0)

/Koch (og) 16, Barnes 35/

Arsenal - Manchester City POSTPONED