Morgan grabs late winner for 10-man Leicester at Burnley
Wes Morgan (centre) has scored three goals in his past four matches for Leicester City
Wes Morgan scored a dramatic late winner for Leicester City, who beat relegation-threatened Burnley despite playing much of the game with 10 men.
The Foxes had Harry Maguire sent off within four minutes for bringing down Johann Berg Gudmundsson when he was clean through on goal.
Despite their one-man disadvantage, Leicester took the lead from a James Maddison free-kick after he was brought down by James Tarkowski, while Dwight McNeil levelled soon after.
But the visitors left it late and scored against the run of play when substitute Morgan headed home from Youri Tielemans' cross.
The result means Burnley remain in 17th place in the Premier League and keep their two-point cushion over 18th-placed Cardiff City, but Sean Dyche's side have played one game more than the Bluebirds.
Leicester, meanwhile, are in 10th place and have crossed the 40-point mark with seven games of the season remaining.
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It looked to be a long afternoon for the visitors after Maguire's early dismissal and Burnley looked more likely to find a winner in a wet and windy second half.
But it was Leicester who picked up the points in a stunning finale after Burnley failed to clear a last-ditch Foxes corner and an unmarked Tielemans was allowed to cross for Morgan's winner.
An assured visiting performance
Brendan Rodgers has now won his last two games in charge of Leicester City
Since Brendan Rodgers was appointed by Leicester City on 26 February, they have won three out of four Premier League games, more than they had in their final eight games under Claude Puel.
However, when Maguire was sent off so soon into the game, it looked like it would be a tough task to seal another victory, this time away from home against a side who are battling to stay in the division.
Going into the game, Leicester had conceded more goals in the opening 15 minutes than any other side in the Premier League this season, so it looked likely that they might struggle. But Rodgers' side remained composed.
A central midfield pairing of Maddison and Tielemans enabled them to press on the counter while a resolute backline kept the hosts pressed back despite the fact Burnley had 62% of the possession.
It was yet another win for Rodgers against Burnley - he has now masterminded victories against the Clarets with four teams. And this was a stylish performance while under pressure.
More to follow.
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Line-ups
Match Stats
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Line-ups
Burnley
1Heaton
26BardsleyBooked at 36mins
5Tarkowski
6Mee
3Taylor
7Berg GudmundssonSubstituted forBradyat 79'minutes
18Westwood
4Cork
31McNeilSubstituted forVydraat 90+1'minutes
11WoodSubstituted forCrouchat 70'minutes
10Barnes
Substitutes
2Lowton
12Brady
13Hendrick
14Gibson
15Crouch
20Hart
27Vydra
Leicester
1Schmeichel
14Ricardo Pereira
6Evans
15MaguireBooked at 4mins
3Chilwell
25Ndidi
7GraySubstituted forMorganat 6'minutes
21Tielemans
10MaddisonBooked at 34minsSubstituted forFuchsat 64'minutes
19BarnesSubstituted forMendyat 77'minutes
9Vardy
Substitutes
5Morgan
8Iheanacho
12Ward
20Okazaki
24Mendy
28Fuchs
31Ghezzal
Referee:
Michael Oliver
Attendance:
20,719
Match Stats
Home TeamBurnleyAway TeamLeicester
Possession
Home62%
Away38%
Shots
Home13
Away9
Shots on Target
Home2
Away4
Corners
Home9
Away3
Fouls
Home9
Away10
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Posted at
Match ends, Burnley 1, Leicester City 2.
Full TimePosted at 90'+5'
Second Half ends, Burnley 1, Leicester City 2.
Posted at 90'+3'
Attempt blocked. Peter Crouch (Burnley) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Posted at 90'+3'
Attempt missed. Tom Heaton (Burnley) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Ashley Westwood with a cross following a corner.
Posted at 90'+3'
Corner, Burnley. Conceded by Kasper Schmeichel.
Posted at 90'+3'
Attempt saved. Matej Vydra (Burnley) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ashley Barnes.
SubstitutionPosted at 90'+1'
Substitution, Burnley. Matej Vydra replaces Dwight McNeil.
Goal!Posted at 90'
Goal! Burnley 1, Leicester City 2. Wes Morgan (Leicester City) header from very close range to the top left corner following a corner.
Posted at 89'
Corner, Leicester City. Conceded by Ben Mee.
Posted at 87'
Dwight McNeil (Burnley) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Posted at 87'
Foul by Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City).
Posted at 86'
Attempt missed. Dwight McNeil (Burnley) left footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high.
Posted at 84'
Dwight McNeil (Burnley) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Posted at 84'
Foul by Christian Fuchs (Leicester City).
Posted at 84'
Foul by Peter Crouch (Burnley).
Posted at 84'
Christian Fuchs (Leicester City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Posted at 82'
James Tarkowski (Burnley) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Posted at 82'
Foul by Jamie Vardy (Leicester City).
Posted at 80'
Attempt missed. Dwight McNeil (Burnley) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Jack Cork with a cross.
SubstitutionPosted at 79'
Substitution, Burnley. Robbie Brady replaces Johann Gudmundsson.
Posted at 78'
Johann Gudmundsson (Burnley) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Posted at 78'
Foul by Christian Fuchs (Leicester City).
SubstitutionPosted at 77'
Substitution, Leicester City. Nampalys Mendy replaces Harvey Barnes.
Posted at 75'
Corner, Burnley. Conceded by Jonny Evans.
SubstitutionPosted at 70'
Substitution, Burnley. Peter Crouch replaces Chris Wood.
Posted at 68'
Foul by Dwight McNeil (Burnley).
Posted at 68'
Ricardo Pereira (Leicester City) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Posted at 66'
Offside, Burnley. Dwight McNeil tries a through ball, but Chris Wood is caught offside.
Posted at 65'
Corner, Burnley. Conceded by Wes Morgan.
SubstitutionPosted at 64'
Substitution, Leicester City. Christian Fuchs replaces James Maddison.
Posted at 63'
Attempt missed. Dwight McNeil (Burnley) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Jack Cork.
Posted at 62'
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Posted at 61'
Delay in match James Maddison (Leicester City) because of an injury.
Posted at 57'
Offside, Burnley. Ashley Barnes tries a through ball, but Chris Wood is caught offside.
Posted at 56'
Offside, Burnley. Ben Mee tries a through ball, but Chris Wood is caught offside.
Posted at 54'
Attempt saved. James Maddison (Leicester City) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Youri Tielemans.
Posted at 53'
Attempt missed. Ashley Westwood (Burnley) right footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left.
Posted at 52'
Attempt missed. Jack Cork (Burnley) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Ashley Barnes.
Posted at 52'
Attempt blocked. Ashley Barnes (Burnley) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Chris Wood with a headed pass.
Posted at 51'
Dwight McNeil (Burnley) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
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