Leicester Vs Crystal Palace 2-1: Iheanacho Brings The Foxes Strengthens Grip In Third Position

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JAKARTA - Kelechi Iheanacho's beautiful goal successfully led Leicester City to an important 2-1 win at home to Crystal Palace, Monday, April 26 local time.

With that victory, Leicester strengthened their grip on third place in the Premier League standings.

Nigeria international Kelechi Iheanacho continued his stellar form as he netted the equalizer for Leicester just after halftime. Then, Timothy Castagne scored the winner in the 80th minute.

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— Leicester City (@LCFC) April 26, 2021

Iheanacho has now scored 12 goals in his last nine games in all competitions for Leicester, who are approaching a place in next season's Champions League.

Meanwhile, Palace, who are in thirteenth place, posted an early lead in the first half through Wilfried Zaha's goal in the 12th minute.

But Leicester responded well to claim a win that put them seven points clear of West Ham United, who are now in fifth.

A 𝗠𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗩𝗘 WIN.

Leicester come from behind to claim three points 🦊🙌

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— Leicester City (@LCFC) April 26, 2021

Leicester has 62 points from 33 games played, five points behind second-placed Manchester United, and four above Chelsea.