Leicester City 2-0 Watford: The major talking points

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 20: Riyad Mahrez of Leicester City celebrates after scoring his sides second goal with his team mates during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Watford at The King Power Stadium on January 20, 2018 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) /

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LEICESTER, ENGLAND – JANUARY 20: Harry Maguire of Leicester City shows appreciation to the fans after the Premier League match between Leicester City and Watford at The King Power Stadium on January 20, 2018 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) /

Leicester City learning the art of keeping clean sheets

When Leicester City were beaten 2-1 against Watford on the Boxing Day, few would have predicted such staggering defensive improvements from a side that is known to hold the calibre of conceding from nearly every set piece situation.

Following another 2-1 loss to Liverpool after their shambolic showing at Vicarage Road, Leicester have since kept five consecutive clean sheets, even with the absence of experienced defenders as Wes Morgan and Danny Simpson, who are one of the first names on the Foxes’ team sheet.

While Aleksandar Dragovic’s emergence has helped the cause, a settled midfield with Wilfred Ndidi controlling each game has certainly contributed to it all too.