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Jamie Vardy believes “the points will come” for Leicester City

By Harneet Singh Sethi

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 09: Jamie Vardy of Leicester City celebrates scoring his sides first goal during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Chelsea at The King Power Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
LEICESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 09: Jamie Vardy of Leicester City celebrates scoring his sides first goal during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Chelsea at The King Power Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) /
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Jamie Vardy is confident about Leicester City’s Premier League season despite a dreadful start to his side’s campaign.

The Foxes have picked up a mere three points in four games so far, winning only against Brighton and Hove Albion at the King Power Stadium.

Leicester’s latest defeat came against Chelsea on Saturday, as Craig Shakespeare’s side gave everything but just couldn’t overcome the reigning champions.

The visitors took the lead through new arrival Alvaro Morata, who scored his third goal for the Blues, before Leicester City’s very own N’Golo Kante netted the second to effectively kill the game. Whether or not should his effort have gone in is an interesting question.

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Jamie Vardy’s penalty brought about some hope for the hosts, but missed chances meant that the encounter ended at a narrow 1-2. So often the saviour for the 2015/16 Premier League champions, the 30-year old has now come out in the team’s defence, insisting that things will change soon.

"“We are still upbeat, we have had Arsenal away, Man United away and Chelsea at home and obviously Brighton at home where we got the win. But we have played well in each of those games. The performances have been good. We have to keep that up and the points will come.“We have definitely left everything out there but it wasn’t enough in the end. We were a bit disappointed with the first goal but up until that point it was an even game.“We made changes at half-time to try and get back into it but they have scored again. But after that we have had quite a few chances and got ourselves back in it but it wasn’t enough in the end.It was a clear penalty, I have just nicked in front of him and he has kicked my shin pads. It was a definite penalty. Their centre-backs were saying different but I am sure they will see on the replays. It was a penalty which got us back into the game and we have pushed and pushed but unfortunately it was not enough.”"

Former Fox N’Golo Kante, who ran the show as always, also talked about the importance of the win and the goal for him while also adding that “it’s special” to beat your old team, a comment that’s unlikely to go down well with the fans. He said:

"“When I come here I try to win, it was special and an important win. I am happy to score and to help the team win this game. It is always special to score against your old team and to help the team to win. Everyone knows I spent an amazing year here but I wanted to respect the stadium, the fans and not to do too much with my celebration.”"

It’s not going to get any easier for Leicester City from hereon. The East Midlanders have another set of very competitive fixtures coming up, and they’ll have to be at their absolute best to try and get the best possible results. City’s next six Premier League games are:

Huddersfield Town (A)

Liverpool (H)

AFC Bournemouth (A)

West Bromwich Albion (H)

Swansea City (A)

Everton (H)

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