Leeds United vs Leicester City LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Leicester City’s veteran striker Jamie Vardy came off the bench to earn his side a 1-1 draw with a late equaliser in a crunch relegation battle away to Leeds United on Tuesday.
Leeds were closing in on a massive three points in their quest for safety thanks to Luis Sinisterra’s 20th-minute header after Leicester’s Youri Tielemans had a goal ruled out.
The 36-year-old Vardy, who came on in the 70th minute, had other ideas though and fired past Leeds keeper Illan Meslier from James Maddison’s pass to rescue his side.
The former England striker then thought he had given Leicester the lead but his effort was ruled out for offside.
A frantic finale then saw Leicester keeper Daniel Iversen make a couple of vital saves before Leeds striker Patrick Bamford headed a glorious opportunity wide.
The result did little to ease either side’s relegation fears with Leicester remaining in 17th place with 29 points, one point ahead of third-from-bottom Everton. Leeds have 30 points.
Leeds United vs Leicester City
Leeds have won just one of their last eight league games against the Foxes (three draws, four defeats), a 3-1 away win in January 2021.
Leeds United vs Leicester City
Maddison takes the free-kick, but he cannot get it over the hosts' wall and the ball deflects away from danger.
Leeds United vs Leicester City
The last few minutes have just seen Leicester start to creep forward a bit more as they go in search of an equaliser.
Leeds United vs Leicester City
CLOSE! Leicester are nearly level, as Castagne's cross is flicked towards the back post by Faes. Iheanacho gets to the ball before it goes out for a goal-kick, and he feeds it back to Barnes, who lets fly towards the top right corner, only for it to soar over the crossbar.
Leeds United vs Leicester City
Leicester's last shot came all the way back in the 17th minute. They will have to create more if they are to find a way back into this game.
Leeds United vs Leicester City
Roca is booked now for clipping the ankle of Maddison.
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