Nigeria’s Wilfred Ndidi showcased his goal-scoring prowess as Leicester City secured their most significant victory of the season, defeating Plymouth Argyle 4-0 at King Power Stadium. This commanding win allowed them to maintain their position at the top of the EFL Championship table on Saturday.
The momentum for victory was set in motion by Stephy Mavididi’s 14th-minute penalty, guiding City toward success. Despite facing a brief challenge at the close of the first half, Enzo Maresca’s team managed to maintain a clean sheet on Filbert Way. Zambia’s Patson Daka, making his first league start of the 2023-24 season, contributed with his inaugural goal, doubling the lead. Another goal from Mavididi and a stylish finish from Ndidi within the opening 10 minutes of the second half showcased Leicester’s dominance.
Leicester City remains at the pinnacle of the second-tier league, holding a one-point lead over Ipswich Town and sitting eight points ahead of third-placed Leeds United. With 49 points from 20 matches, they have won 16 games, boasting a goal difference of +26, which is 10 goals better than any other team.
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The match featured notable changes, including Daka’s noteworthy inclusion and Hamza Choudhury assuming the captain’s role in the absence of Ricardo Pereira. Abdul Fatawu, who ended the day with two assists, also returned to the starting lineup. Despite a near miss between two new faces in the lineup, Daka and Fatawu, early in the game, the breakthrough came as Mavididi earned and converted a penalty, securing a rare early goal for City at Filbert Way, typically known for second-half scoring this season.