SAN FRANCISCO, November 06, (THEWILL) – Sheffield United were undone by a sensational Jamie Vardy sucker punch in the 89th minute, as it finished 2-1 to Leicester City at Bramall Lane in the Premier League on Sunday.
The visitors dominated possession early on and almost went a goal ahead, but Vardy’s shot from inside the box flew past goalkeeper Arron Ramsdale’s near post and rattled against the upright.
Brendan Rodgers’ charges didn’t have to wait long for a goal as winger Ayoze Perez justified his start with a goal, smashing the ball into the roof of the net from close range, after Marc Albrighton’s attempt deflected into his path.
Two minutes after, Sheffield’s Oliver McBurnie’s towering header beat midfielder Youri Tielemans from a standing jump to equalise for the Blades.
Leicester dominated ball possession in the second period without success in front of goal. It took them until the 89th minute to see their second goal. The irrepressible Vardy was threaded through by attacking midfielder James Maddison. The Foxes leading goal scorer slotted the ball past Arron Ramsdale to secure all three points.
Next up for Sheffield United is an away trip to the south coast where they take on Southampton, while Leicester City start a run of home fixtures, first up is a dead rubber Europa League clash with AEK Athens.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
