Premier League: Jamie Vardy secures draw for Leicester against Tottenham
What's the story
In a thrilling Premier League encounter, Jamie Vardy emerged as the hero for Leicester City, scoring an equalizer against Tottenham Hotspur at King Power Stadium on Monday.
The game hence ended in a 1-1 draw.
Despite being sidelined due to a pre-season injury, Vardy came off the bench to net his eighth opening-day goal in the Premier League.
This achievement is surpassed only by Liverpool's Mohamed Salah.
Missed chances
Tottenham's missed opportunities lead to draw
Tottenham's Pedro Porro scored a goal in the 29th minute, but it wasn't enough to secure a win against Leicester City.
Despite creating numerous scoring opportunities, Spurs failed to capitalize on them.
This left their manager Ange Postecoglou expressing his frustration over his team's inability to convert chances into goals.
The 37-year-old Vardy showcased his enduring goal-scoring instincts with a header that marked his ninth Premier League goal in 17 appearances against Tottenham.
Manager's perspective
Postecoglou reflects on Tottenham's performance
Postecoglou reflected on Tottenham's performance, highlighting the team's need for more clinical finishing.
"Disappointing night for us. First half excellent and controlled the game but wasteful in front of goal," he said.
He also emphasized that dominance without scoring is meaningless, urging his team to maintain a stronger mindset in future matches.
This advice comes after Tottenham finished fifth last season under Postecoglou's leadership, missing out on a Champions League spot due to their aggressive offensive style of play.
Comeback game
Leicester City's return to Premier League marked by draw
Leicester City, who recently returned to the Premier League after winning the Championship, started their campaign with a draw against Tottenham.
Amid rumors of potential points deductions due to alleged financial rule breaches, new manager Cooper is focused on ensuring a strong start for the team.
The primary goal for Leicester this season is to avoid relegation, and their performance in this match serves as an encouraging start toward that objective.
Player's insight
Vardy reflects on Leicester's performance against Tottenham
Vardy shared his thoughts on Leicester's performance against Tottenham.
"Tottenham are a really good team but we gave them too much respect. We started getting after them and it changed the momentum," he said.
He believes that when Leicester are at their best, they can compete with any team.
This statement comes after his crucial equalizer in the 57th minute of the match, which prevented a defeat for his team.