WEST BROM V LEICESTER RECAP: Vardy continues streak as Foxes win again
Jamie Vardy scored in his eighth consecutive Premier League match as Leicester City came from behind to defeat West Bromwich Albion at the Hawthorns on Saturday.
Salomon Rondon put the Baggies ahead with a well-taken header in the 30th minute, only for the match to be turned on it's head by a second half brace from Foxes midfielder Riyad Mahrez.
Vardy scored Leicester's third in the 77th minute, before Rickie Lambert scored a late consolation goal for West Brom from the penalty spot.
The result saw Claudio Ranieri's men elevated to third spot in the Premier League standings.
MATCH OVERVIEW
West Brom: 2 (Rondon 30', Lambert 87')
Leicester: 3 (Mahrez 57', 64', Vardy 77')
The Hawthorns, West Midlands – 24,150
TALKING POINTS
West Brom continued their up and down start to the Premier League season and now sit in 12th place on the ladder, with four wins from their opening 11 fixtures.
Vardy became just the third player to score in eight consecutive Premier League matches alongside Ruud van Nistelrooy and Daniel Sturridge. The Leicester striker will no doubt have his sights set on eclipsing van Nistelrooy's record of scoring in 10 matches on the trot.
WHAT'S NEXT?
West Brom take on Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday, while Leicester host Watford at the King Power Stadium.
TWITTER INSIGHT
What a win! Big 3 points. Needed that to take to the next game. Fans non stop singing meant everything to the boys. #onwardsandupwards
— Jamie Vardy (@vardy7) October 31, 2015Great result again! Boys were fantastic and the fans brilliant and loud! Thanks for the amazing support! #lcfc pic.twitter.com/rwHMrnZrGq
— Kasper schmeichel (@kschmeichel1) October 31, 2015QUOTES CORNER
West Brom manager Tony Pulis believes his side should have been awarded two penalties:
"The referee should have given us a penalty and sent their man off. It shouldn't happen at this level - the standard of refereeing should be better.
"[Referees' chief] Mike Riley should be on the phone asking why we weren't given two penalties.
"I've had a go in the tunnel with him and I apologise about that. I should be writing my report but I do hope they look at it."
Leicester boss Ranieri discusses his team's performance:
"We fight to the end. We have a very strong character and play good football.
"I told my players they were playing very well at half-time, to be careful at set-plays, and it was important to move the ball quickly and put them under pressure. We did that well.
STATS SPECIALS
2 - Only 2 of West Brom's 9 Premier League goals this season have come from set-pieces. Shapeshifter.
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) October 31, 20158 - Jamie Vardy becomes only the 3rd player to score in 8 successive PL appearances (Ruud van Nistelrooy and Daniel Sturridge). Illustrious.
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) October 31, 201511 - In his last 10 PL appearances, Riyad Mahrez has been directly involved in 11 goals (six scored and five assists). Pivotal.
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) October 31, 2015