Leicester closed in on a Champions League return after red-hot Kelechi Iheanacho struck again to beat Crystal Palace. Inconsistent Palace, with no immediate threat of relegation, gave the Foxes a fright but are destined to finish in mid-table. Palace closed ranks and dished out some thunderous challenges, especially on James Maddison and Iheanacho. Just before, Benteke headed Eze’s corner straight at Schmeichel but Vardy went closer to a winner 13 minutes from time when he swapped passes with Iheanacho and fired across goal. Tielemans shot wide but Leicester finally got the winner they had threatened with 10 minutes left.

Source: Irish Independent April 26, 2021 21:11 UTC