Published 11:15 IST, September 21st 2020

Early warning from Leicester with 4-2 win over Burnley

 Leicester sent out a warning to Premier League rivals as midfielder Dennis Praet’s thunderbolt sealed a 4-2 win over Burnley on Sunday.

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 Leicester sent out a warning to Premier League rivals as midfielder Dennis Praet’s thunderbolt sealed a 4-2 win over Burnley on Sunday.

victory at King Power Stadium left Leicester top of early table on goal difference.

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Harvey Barnes, Erik Pieters’ own-goal and James Justin helped proved hosts are over last season’s disappointment of missing out on Champions League on final day. Praet rifled into top corner from edge of area 11 minutes from time to add a fourth.

Chris Wood’s opener for Burnley in 10th minute briefly threatened to derail Brendan Rodgers’ side and while Jimmy Dunne pulled a goal back, Foxes were comfortable winners.

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Leicester maintained its 100% record following a 3-0 win at West Bromwich Albion last week — first time it has won opening two league games since 2015, when Leicester went on to win a shock title.

 

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11:15 IST, September 21st 2020