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Leicester City Seals Championship Title With An Emphatic Win At Preston
Leicester City secured their remarkable eighth title in England’s second tier with a resounding 3-0 triumph over Preston North End at Deepdale.
The match started with, Leicester City asserting their dominance, with Jamie Vardy’s early attempt testing Preston’s goalkeeper Freddie Woodman. The visitors’ attacking intent was evident, and they could have taken the lead within the opening quarter-hour if not for Woodman’s quick reflexes denying Vardy. The pressure continued to mount, and Kasey McAteer squandered a golden opportunity with a close-range header, much to the disbelief of the traveling Leicester fans.
However, Leicester’s persistence paid off as Jamie Vardy the club legend, broke the deadlock just before halftime with a clinical finish from Yunus Akgün’s assist. The Foxes went into the break with a deserved lead, setting the stage for a captivating second half.
The second period saw Leicester further maintain their superiority, with Wout Faes’s initial effort striking the post, allowing Vardy to pounce on the rebound and net his second of the night. McAteer then got in on the act, heading home unmarked from Abdul Fatawu’s precise cross, adding to Preston’s woes.
The Lilywhites have now lost four consecutive matches without scoring the last suffering such a poor run back in December 2019.
Leicester equaled their club record for 14 away wins in a league season, leaving them with the chance to reach 100 points on the final day before they lift the Championship trophy.
