Foxes Edged By Everton Following Sigurdsson Stunner
Claude Puel named an unchanged starting XI from the side that beat Newcastle United 2-0 at St James’ Park last weekend.
The Foxes fell behind with just seven minutes on the clock, as Richarlison combined with fellow Brazilian Bernard to put visitors ahead.
After some fine work from Ben Chilwell, Jamie Vardy had an opportunity to level matters shortly after, but couldn’t hit the target with a close-range header.
Upping their tempo, City grabbed a deserved equaliser just before the break as Portugal international Ricardo Pereira twisted and turned before firing past Jordan Pickford.
Then, Chilwell, impressive throughout, darted inside and hammered a powerful right-footed effort just wide of Pickford’s upright.
After Kasper Schmeichel did well to deny Everton attacker Theo Walcott, City were reduced to 10 men after skipper Wes Morgan received a second yellow card on 63 minutes.
Daniel Amartey slotted into the centre of defence while Ricardo went to right-back as the Foxes attempted to weather the incoming Everton attack.
Schmeichel then did brilliantly to first deny Walcott before turning Toffees skipper Tom Davies’ placed strike away, before Sigurdsson’s effort was also turned behind by the Dane.
However, City’s stopper could do nothing about Sigurdsson’s next effort, as the Iceland international found the top corner with a sensational strike from distance.
Puel’s men rallied as James Maddison first sent a drive wide before Amartey headed substitute Rachid Ghezzal’s corner just inches wide in injury time, but there would be no leveller for the hosts.
Major moment
With the scores level at 1-1 and despite Wes Morgan’s red card, the Foxes looked as if they could get at least a point from the encounter.
But despite a spirited display, City were beaten following an unstoppable shot from Everton attacker Gylfi Sigurdsson.
Who impressed?
Already a popular member of the playing squad, Ricardo Pereira marked his 25th birthday with a maiden goal in Leicester City colours.
While the Toffees went on to win the game, Ricardo will no doubt remember his fine solo strike on Filbert Way.
Where do we stand?
Leicester City now sit ninth in the Premier League table having won four and lost four of their eight 2018/19 matches.
Coming up…
Claude Puel’s men take on Arsenal on Monday 22 October (8pm BST kick-off) at Emirates Stadium after the second international break of the season.