Leicester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Leicester City face Brighton & Hove Albion today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Leicester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Rutter is brought down from behind by the back-tracking Ayew and Brighton have a free-kick in a very dangerous area.
Leicester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton continue their offensive buzzing around the Leicester box. However, the hosts manage to get bodies behind the ball. Brighton are just starting to turn it on here.
Leicester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Ayew floats one up to McAteer, but again, the wind plays a role. The ball almost stops in the air and forces the Foxes' winger backwards. Storm Darragh might have his say in this one.
Leicester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Ayari! Wow! Brighton have a corner from the left and the wind nearly carries it into the top-right corner! Ndidi is back there to nod it off the line for another corner on the opposite side! Estupinan then has another go from the other side and the wind is a real asset today. Leicester just survive.
Leicester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Although they fail to use the subsequent set-piece, Brighton keep Leicester hemmed in. They've had the better of the chances so far. They don't strike you as a team that have a poor record behind them. The Seagulls haven't won away to Leicester in a league game since April 2014 in the Championship.
Leicester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Estupinan! Mitoma pulls the ball back from the left byline for his Ecuadorian teammate. He slams one first time and it dips towards the top-right corner but Hermansen pulls out a superb agile save to tip it behind!
Leicester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Rutter gets his head down and charges down the right flank. His boots dusted by the whites of the lines, it takes a duo at the right byline to stop his progress.
Leicester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Leicester play out of a Brighton press excellently, yet their counter tempo slows after the Seagulls regain their bearings. The hosts are moving forward steadily, with some very precise passes. It's an impressive transition to watch.
Leicester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Well, McAteer is dealt with on the right to bring a corner Leicester's way. However, they don't capitalise and get countered themselves. After Pedro bolts forward, Ayari gets a shot off. It's hardly very testing for Hermansen in the Foxes' goal.
Leicester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Pedro! That's the best chance of the game so far. A ball comes over from the right and the Brazilian can't get the purchase right on the volley as his effort whizzes past the base of the left post! McAteer then latches onto a Vardy long ball and there's a counter on...
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