Vardy Boosts Leicester for Win Against Leeds United

One of the two goals was a penalty against Leeds, and the other was a follow-up to Vardy’s strike that did not go into the net.

Vardy Boosts Leicester for Win Against Leeds United
Jamie Vardy. Source: Sky Sports.

Jamie Vardy has remained a strength for Leicester City FC. After a short injury, Vardy is back and played a vital role in the team’s 4-0 lead against Leeds United. Vardy has been pivotal in the team’s five wins in the seven games played so far in this English Premier League season. The game against Leeds United also brings to the limelight Youri Tielemans who scored two goals in the game.

Vardy: An Above-Tier Striker

One of the two goals was a penalty against Leeds, and the other was a follow-up to Vardy’s strike that did not go into the net. Jamie Vardy assisted three of Leicester City’s goals in the game. Jamie Vardy explicates above-tier gameplay with his control of the ball. The first goal was a result of a slip-up by Leeds United’s goalkeeper and was scored by Barnes with an assist by Vardy.

Leicester Up to Second in EPL Standings

Leicester City went up to second in the table after the win at 15 points, with a one-point difference with league leaders, Liverpool. Leicester have had a good start in this season’s premier league. The team won the premier league in 2016. This was its first time ever to win the league.

Vardy Remains Very Valuable to Leicester

The team has also been a contender in recent years and remains one of the Premier League’s top five teams. Leicester City is set to have a good season and has displayed above-average gameplay and performance. Vardy remains one of the team’s most valuable players. He recently won the golden boot for 23 goals in the 2019/2020 season. That win was also his first time getting the award despite heated competition.

Vardy for the Golden Boot Award

Last season saw Vardy contending for the golden boot award against Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Arsenal’s captain, who had a tally of 22 goals, followed by Danny Ings, Southampton’s forward, who had a total of twenty-one goals last season. As it stands, Calvert-Lewin of Everton has scored the most goals this season, with 8 goals, while Harry Kane has had the most assists at 8 assists so far this season. Tottenham Hotspurs are the team with the most goals so far at 18 goals, and Liverpool has had the most passes at 4,652 passes.