Leicester City 0-2 Crystal Palace result: Jean-Philippe Mateta and Marc Guehi deepen The Foxes' relegation fears
Premier League / Matchday 21
King Power Stadium / 15.01.2025
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REPORT: CRYSTAL PALACE CONTINUE FINE FORM ON THE ROAD AS LEICESTER'S LOSING STREAK CONTINUES
Jean-Philippe Mateta and Marc Guehi were on target as Crystal Palace moved eight points clear of the drop zone with a 2-0 victory at relegation-threatened Leicester City.
Mateta finished off an incisive attack on 52 minutes when he collected Ismaila Sarr's pass, rounded the goalkeeper and rolled in the opener.
It capped a marked second-half improvement from the visitors after a sluggish first period in which Mateta and Foxes veteran Jamie Vardy both wasted chances.
Ruud van Nistelrooy made a triple change late in the match that saw the home team offer a greater threat and Boubakary Soumare was unfortunate to see a 20-yard shot crash back off the crossbar.
However, The Eagles made sure of the points when Guehi arrived at the far post to expertly guide home Eberechi Eze’s free kick 12 minutes from time.
The result means Palace equal the club’s record of six top-flight away matches without defeat and sees Oliver Glasner’s side rise to 14th spot.
Leicester remain 19th, two points adrift of safety, after extending their losing streak in the league to six games.
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Highlights: Palace deepen Leicester relegation worries with crunch win
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Crystal Palace
CRYSTAL PALACE'S GOALSCORERS CHAT PITCH-SIDE TO TNT SPORTS
Marc Guehi on Palace's hit-man Mateta: "He’s [Mateta] been fantastic. He trains first-class every day. We’ve got a really good squad and everyone pushes each other to be the best they can be. We are really happy.
On the set-piece goal that secured the 2-0 victory: "It wasn’t actually planned. It was off the cuff. He’s [Eze] got so much quality. We practice set pieces a lot, but that one was just instinctive."
Mateta: "We are very happy with a 2-0 win away from home, but we are already thinking about the West Ham game."
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Guehi doubles Palace's lead with superb volley
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PALACE ARE ON THE UP; BUT IT'S WORRYING TIME FOR FOXES FANS
Leicester had hoped to kickstart their push for survival with the first of two home matches this week.
However, it did not go to plan as Vardy and co missed some big chances in a first-half they dominated, allowing a solid Eagles outfit to punish them courtesy of second-half goals from Mateta and Guehi.
The Foxes have now lost 10 of their past 13 Premier League with just one clean sheet in 21 matches. It is not the sort of form that suggests they can easily escape the drop, particularly as goals are proving hard to come by too.
As for Palace, they are now 10 points ahead of The Foxes and look like they are strong enough both in attack and in defence to avoid getting dragged back into a relegation scrap.
Next up, Leicester host Fulham on Saturday, while Palace visit West Ham.
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90+6'
FULL TIME!
Leicester City 0-2 Crystal Palace.
90+4'
ALMOST THREE!
Sarr arrives late on the right side of the box but can't polish off a fine counter as the 'keeper makes a smart stop.
90+3'
LEICESTER ATTEMPT
Ayew lets fly with a long-range free kick but it's food and drink for Henderson.
90'
STOPPAGE TIME
Five minutes added.
89'
LEICESTER CHANCE
Mavididi meets a left-wing corner but can only flick it wide of the far post.
87'
Crystal Palace
WATCH AGAIN: MATETA PUTS PALACE ON THE PATH TO VICTORY
And then celebrates in style!
Mateta scores opener, then boots corner flag as Palace go ahead at Leicester
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84'
NO SIGN OF A LEICESTER RESPONSE
That second goal has knocked the stuffing out of The Foxes.
It's looking like yet another defeat for Ruud's men.
81'
Leicester City
LEICESTER CHANGE
Ayew on for Justin.
80'
Crystal Palace
A TRIPLE CHANGE FOR PALACE
Clyne, Devenny and Nketiah on.
Mateta, Mitchell and Eze off.
78'
Leicester City
GOAL! - LEICESTER 0-2 CRYSTAL PALACE: (GUEHI)
The Eagles double their advantage as Guehi arrives late at the far post to side foot Eze's free kick into the top corner.
76'
DID YOU KNOW?
Palace's only loss in their last 13 PL encounters with promoted sides was at Luton in November 2023 (W8, D4).
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WHAT FOOTBALL IS ON TNT SPORTS?
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The streaming home for TNT Sports in the UK is discovery+, where fans can enjoy a subscription that includes TNT Sports, Eurosport and entertainment in one destination.
Any matches that fall within the Saturday blackout window in the UK cannot be shown live. The blackout window prohibits matches being shown on television between 14:45 and 17:15 in the UK.
71'
LEICESTER HALF CHANCE
Vardy can't quite stretch enough to turn home McAteer's deep cross from the left at the far post.
69'
LEICESTER CHANCE
The hosts have new lease of life following the changes.
McAteer cuts in from the right and lays it back for Soumare, who is unlucky to see a 20-yard strike come back off the crossbar.
69'
LEICESTER CHANCE
Almost an instant impact from the substitutes as they combine to tee up a sight of goal for Daka, but his fizzing shot flies wide of the near post.
68'
Leicester City
A TRIPLE CHANGE FOR LEICESTER
Daka, Skipp and McAteer on.
Buonanotte, El Khannouss and Winks off.