Andy King crowns win as Leicester City stay on top of Championship
Leicester City maintained their lead at the top of the Championship and preserved their 100 per cent home record, but they needed an excellent penalty save from Kasper Schmeichel to do it.
Schmeichel pulled off a great save to deny Ashley Barnes from the penalty spot in the 55th minute to maintain City's slender advantage, which was given to them in the 10th minute by Andy King.
The Dane, who was watched from the stands by his famous goalkeeping father Peter, guessed the right way and parried Barnes' effort away.
Schmeichel was then was up in a flash to force Barnes to hammer the rebound over the bar.
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Schmeichel had not had much to do until Zak Whitbread was adjudged to have fouled Will Buckley inside the area, and City really should have been further ahead after dominating the first half hour.
They created numerous chances and had 12 shots on target as they exuded the confidence of a side that is now unbeaten in seven games.
City had started superbly and King fired them into the lead with his fourth goal of the season, having breached the meanest defence in the Championship.
Other chances slipped away but King's goal was enough to ensure that City recorded their sixth consecutive home victory this season, and they can boast one of only two 100 per cent home records in the division, after Cardiff's late winner against Watford.
It is City's best run at home since they notched eight on the bounce in January 2009.
The only sour note for City was an injury to Ritchie De Laet which, if serious, will leave manager Nigel Pearson's defensive options further depleted as Sean St Ledger remains out of action with a hamstring injury.
City will be looking to make it seven on the spin on Saturday when they entertain high-flying Crystal Palace, who lost manager Dougie Freedman to Bolton yesterday morning.
Comments
by Coalvillefox
Thursday, October 25 2012, 6:38AM
“Great result, we deserved to win. Pegged back a bit too much in the second half but Brighton are a decent team. Thought the defence played really well. Zak is getting stronger every game and forms a a good partnership with Morgan.Konchesky is Mr consistent as last season. De Laet the target for boo boys on here who never go to games, was having a good game before he got injured. Midfield is much improved from last season. Once Waghorn get's a goal he will settle down. Still think Vardy may be the best bet though.One last point, has Dobo told anyone he is going on holiday yet? Amazing he can go travel all that way but still never get aywhere near the King Power Stadium? Come on you blue boys!”
by Aidyfox12
Wednesday, October 24 2012, 11:28PM
“If only Sven had splashed out a few more million and rather than Beckford bought Shane Long! Then we would have a real jem with a good attitude and a serious eye for goal. But it didn't happen and I don't think we need to rush bringing any other striker in as soon as some people are making out. Vardy will get fitter and stronger, Waghorn will get sharper (I know a lot of people say give him a chance, but really everybody knows strikers live for goals and if he hits one I am sure you will begin to see the player we had).”
by ash1967
Wednesday, October 24 2012, 7:42PM
“I thought Zak Whitbread was immense last night, he kept mackail-smith quiet all night, won everything in the air, was it a penalty Buckley placed his hand on Zak first all he did was push his hand off, then somebody must have shot Buckley from the crowd, because that's how he went down.
Andy King gave his all, Nuge had a good effort saved and again Lloyd Dyer ran his socks off, a hard fought win, in some places it was ugly, in some it was fantastic, has for Waggy give him a break the lad worked hard for the team, after all we are now a team and not individuals.
Yes it can be nail biting but after all it is Leicester City and we has fans should be used to it.
So a little song, we're top of the league, we're top of the league, we're Leicester city, we're top of the league !!!!!!!!!!”
by dobranich
Wednesday, October 24 2012, 6:24PM
“I wont be around but predict 1-1 saturday. Does anyone want to have a stab.”
by dobranich
Wednesday, October 24 2012, 6:19PM
“Dont now about old head on young shoulders. King looks 50 if a day on that pic”
by ghostof66pah
Wednesday, October 24 2012, 4:14PM
“ZAK WAS GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11111”
by City_C10
Wednesday, October 24 2012, 4:09PM
“Long may it continue :)”
by ghostof66pah
Wednesday, October 24 2012, 3:29PM
“That's the best Zak has played for us. He looks good with Morgan. But it WAS a penalty and there were a couple of occasions before that when we got away with dodgy challenges in almost the same place. So, well done to Kasper... What a Save........
Not our best performance, but Brighton gave us a good game. Another game won that we would not have last season so that's great.
MOM for me was "once again" Danny Drinkwater... Wes has been outstanding so far and Danny just runs the show in the midfield and that is allowing King to move forward like he used to....
AK did some amazing things again and when he has a great game, watch out!
OMG.. It's looking good isn't it!
All the best to Richie De Laat. Hope he's ok...”
by dobranich
Wednesday, October 24 2012, 3:21PM
“Chalkie most certainly you were elsewhere ??
Geoff yes experienced loan striker soon please. Watch this space as they say. Vardy worth his weight in gold on effort but needs several chances to score. Better second half impact player. Waggy temperament. Futacs not ready. Shlupp lost somewhere pre season to now. Shlupp/Waggy out on loan maybe? If NP succeeds i see automatic. If not playoff lottery.
Having said that 3 points and top.”
by TheGeofflane
Wednesday, October 24 2012, 2:06PM
“It'll take Nigel and his coaches a little while to stop Zak manhandling strikers. You have to remember he came from Stoke.”