Dismal for 45 minutes, this match became a beautiful dawn to the new year for Leicester City. The Mahrez show did not get under way until the second period, as the first half unfolded like a demonstration in support of a winter break. Albrighton had set up the chance by hooking a clever pass to Mahrez after weak defensive headers by Mathias Jorgensen and Mounié. Mahrez created his team’s second goal on the hour, splitting Huddersfield’s defence with a neat pass to his compatriot, Slimani, who produced an equally deft finish, dinking the ball over the advancing Jonas Lossl. They were not so fortunate in stoppage time, when Albrighton scored from close range after strong work by Slimani and Demarai Gray.

Source: The Guardian January 01, 2018 17:08 UTC