Leicester City continued to annoy the media by becoming the latest side to top the Premier League table thanks to a fine 2-0 win against Chelsea at the King Power Stadium.
A bright start for the Foxes gave them an early lead when Wilfred Ndidi smashed in a well worked corner – FINALLY – and they never looked back.
With Leicester having won every game they have scored first in this season it’s hardly surprising James Maddison doubled their lead, shortly after the visitors had a penalty call deemed just outside.
A predicted Chelsea onslaught never came, and the Leicester City saw out an impressive win to keep proving the doubters wrong and lead the pack. Expect some high ratings.
Kasper Schmeichel– 6
It’s really positive to keep saying he never had anything to do. It shows how dominant the Foxes are defensively. Despite a moment of madness when he was rushing out to half way line, despite two defenders in control, he was loud and clear all match, keeping up the high standards of the whole team.
Timothy Castagne– 7
The Belgian marauder was on fine today. He was non stop down the right hand side, and his combinations were as effect as usual. His high press was incredible, so often he was winning the ball in the opposition half. Castange was a winger by trade, and maybe him playing right wing instead of Ricardo could be a good solution to the selection headache at full back.
Wesley Fofana– 9 MOTM
Jesus Christ this guy is a good player. He dominates centre forwards like they’re playing kids football, I don’t have a lot else to say, apart from in the Centre Back selection it is him partnered with someone else, not him making way.
Jonny Evans– 7
A solid enough performance from the veteran, apart from the tackle which nearly resulted in a penalty. But with Soyuncu on the cards, the Northern Irishman is probably more at risk, but why change a winning team.
James Justin– 8
The full back won his duel with Hudson-Odi and then had the beating of the over-rated Reece James. No one will ever mention Justin in the England bracket due to his competition and the club he plays. All he can do is perform as he is doing.
Wilfred Ndidi– 9
Imperious, dominant, and classy. Wilfred Ndidi is the best defensive midfielder in the league right now, that there can be no arguments.
Youri Tielemans– 8
It’s been a long time since the Belgian has had a bad game, and given there was a time where he hadn’t had a good game in months, he is THE key player in this side and their title push.
James Maddison– 9
Everyone was raving about his post match interview last night- which was brilliant – but it almost took praise away from his performance. He ran the show in the midfield and competently scored his third goal in three games. Compared to Mason Mounts performance it was chalk and cheese.
Marc Albrighton– 7
His hot streak continues. You can’t drop the Leicester City legend right now, as he always those in midfield to be more adventurous and Castagne behind him as well. He is also starting to add quality to his famed work rate.
Harvey Barnes– 7
A quiet game from the winger, but it didn’t stop him from ripping Reece James to pieces. Barnes is arguably the most in winger in the league right now, but you obviously won’t hear about that.
Jamie Vardy– 6
This reoccurring hip problem is clearly restricting Vardy, but thankfully others around him are popping up with goals as they have dried up for the legend. His endless runs and quality on the ball are such an asset to the team, let’s hope the goals come soon.
Substitutes:
Ayoze Perez, Kelechi Iheanacho, Ricardo Pereira- All 5
Substitutes had little time to add anything to a game that was pretty much dead – but thank the Lord that Ricardo is back.