Leicester City 0-2 Manchester City: 5 Talking Points

#4 Better days lie in wait if Leicester continue in this vein

Leicester City must build on what was a positive show today

On any other day, and also against another subaltern team, Leicester City would've found themselves on the winning side of the match with this kind of a performance. It was unfortunate that their opponents today though, were not only best team of this season in the league, but also probably in the whole of Europe.

The Foxes beefed up their defence in the wake of City's blistering attack that had plundered in 38 goals at the time of kick-off, and succeeded to an appreciable measure in keeping them out during the initial exchanges.

The threat that the visitors carried was uber-existent, but Leicester's gritty rearguard has to be acknowledged, for they kept the tie level on terms, for large spells.

At the same time, the hosts were unlucky when the referee refrained from sending Kompany off for a horrible challenge on Vardy early on, which, had it gone otherwise, would've made their task a bit easier.

Yet, Claude Puel's side refused to get dispirited by the refereeing underestimation and continued to fight even after falling two goals behind.

The vim and vigour Leicester exhibited in their game today was missing since the 4-3 opening day loss to Arsenal, as they've cheaply given away crucial points on the road. But a repeat performance hereafter should hold them in good stead.