James Maddison scored twice as Leicester City thump Brighton Hove 3 – 0. The 24-year-old struck twice before half-time, his second a sublime, curled finish into the top corner after he had slotted in from Jamie Vardy‘s blocked shot.
James Maddison scored twice as Leicester produced a relentless first-half display to beat Brighton and climb to third in the Premier League.
Vardy, making a record-equalling 222nd Premier League appearance for the Foxes, scored his side’s second from James Justin’s low cross.
A breathless opening period had included great chances for both sides, as Mat Ryan denied Marc Albrighton inside the first five minutes and Kasper Schmeichel was equal to attempts by Alireza Jahanbakhsh and Danny Welbeck as Brighton threatened on the break.
With the points secured before the interval, Brendan Rodgers’ side comfortably saw out a much quieter second period to move one point behind Tottenham and Liverpool, after both were held to draws on Sunday.
Brighton remains 16th but are now just two points above the relegation places following Fulham’s draw against the champions.
Source – BBC News
