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Tottenham v Leicester: Players ratings as Musa strikes again

By Thomas Atzenhoffer

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 29: Ahmed Musa of Leicester City shoots at goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City at White Hart Lane on October 29, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 29: Ahmed Musa of Leicester City shoots at goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City at White Hart Lane on October 29, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) /
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Leicester City traveled to London to face off against Tottenham in hopes of them claiming their first away points of the campaign and they did just that.

While Tottenham came into the match undefeated in the Premier League, Leicester were desperate for their first away points of the season having lost their first four away games of the campaign.

Tottenham drew first blood through a 44th minute penalty strike from Vincent Janssen but Ahmed Musa was able to score his second goal in as many games in the second half.

LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 29: Vincent Janssen of Tottenham Hotspur shoots at goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City at White Hart Lane on October 29, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 29: Vincent Janssen of Tottenham Hotspur shoots at goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City at White Hart Lane on October 29, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) /

Victor Wanyama’s poor header was latched onto by Jamie Vardy and the recent Ballon d’Or nominee crossed the ball to the Nigerian summer addition who blasted it home past Hugo Lloris.

It was an end to end match from the opening whistle and the last ten minutes saw both sides have potential chances to take all three points.

In the end a 1-1 draw seemed like a fair result for last seasons’ champions and the runners up.

PLAYER RATINGS

Kasper Schmeichel – Had some great moments as he continues to show his form at the moment, nothing he could do about the penalty. – 7.5

LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 29: Robert Huth (1st L) of Leicester City is stopped by Kasper Schmeichel (2nd R) after the penalty decision by referee Robert Madley (1st R) during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City at White Hart Lane on October 29, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 29: Robert Huth (1st L) of Leicester City is stopped by Kasper Schmeichel (2nd R) after the penalty decision by referee Robert Madley (1st R) during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City at White Hart Lane on October 29, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) /

Danny Simpson – As solid as usual and was excellent at clearing his lines as Spurs pushed forward relentlessly. – 7.0

Wes Morgan – Put in a captains shift and was strong against Janssen on the night, kept his composure to make sure he was not to physical after the Huth penalty. – 7.5

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Robert Huth – A victim of a 50/50 penalty decision as Janssen sold it well, not a bad showing outside of that. – 6.0

Christian Fuchs – Shackled Christian Eriksen well for the majority of the night and helped to keep the Dane quiet. – 7.0

Riyad Mahrez – The end to end play kept the Algerian from having much opportunity to use his talents on the ball. – 6.5

Andy King – Continues to exude hard work and was a warrior in the middle of the park all day, a fine display for the birthday boy. – 8.0

Danny Drinkwater –Quickly becoming the Leicester breakout star of the season as the 26-year-old is bossing the midfield for the Foxes every match, was a true leader in the midfield. – 8.5

Ahmed Musa – A second straight match on the wing and a second match with a goal. – 7.0

LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 29: Ahmed Musa of Leicester City (R) scores his sides first goal past Hugo Lloris of Tottenham Hotspur (L) during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City at White Hart Lane on October 29, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 29: Ahmed Musa of Leicester City (R) scores his sides first goal past Hugo Lloris of Tottenham Hotspur (L) during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City at White Hart Lane on October 29, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) /

Shinji Okazaki – Proving to be a valuable player for the club in away matches and his selflessness in his work ethic is priceless. – 7.0

Jamie Vardy  – While his scoring form has been off, he was quick to pounce on Wanyama’s mistake and set up Musa for the equalizer. – 7.0

SUBSTITUTIONS

Jeff Schlupp – Brought on with just under half an hour to play to add some defensive support to Fuchs but to keep pace on the wing in place of Musa. – 6.0

Marc Albrighton – Replaced an out of sorts Mahrez who was not having a great day in hopes of a special cross of moment of magic. – 6.0

Leonardo Ulloa – Was brought on last to try at getting a late winner by going more direct through Schlupp and Albrighton. – 6.5

Leicester must now turn their focus to their chances of automatic advancement to the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League as a victory this mid-week against FC Copenhagen will see them on 12 points and place in the last 16.

Automatic advancement also sees the club able to focus on their Premier League form for the rest of the year.