Jamie Vardy surpasses Didier Drogba's Premier League goal tally with brace vs West Brom

Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy picked up his scoring streak right where he left off last season. After winning Premier League Gold Boot last campaign with 23 goals, Vardy opened new season scoring twice at West Bromwich Albion in a 3-0 win for Foxes. Timothy Castagne marked his debut for Leicester with a goal in second half, which paved way for a fantastic attacking display for Brendan Rodgers' men.

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Jamie Vardy edges out Didier Drogba in Premier League all-time goal tally

Jamie Vardy, 33, scored twice from spot to overtake Chelsea legend Didier Drogba's Premier League goal tally. With his brace against West Brom, Vardy has w scored 105 goals in England's top flight, one more than former Ivory Coast striker. Impressively, Vardy achieved feat in 42 fewer games than Ivorian (105 in 212 as compared to 104 in 254).

Surpassing Didier Drogba's goal tally was t only feat Vardy achieved during Sunday's 3-0 win over Baggies. Sunday's brace at Hawthorns meant Jamie Vardy has scored against West Brom in all five Premier League away appearances. Former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy achieved a similar feat against Newcastle United during his legendary spell with Red Devils. 

This is t first time that Vardy has equalled/surpassed Van Nistelrooy's Premier League record. During Leicester's Premier League winning season in 2015-16, Vardy made history by scoring in a record-breaking 11 matches in a row, beating Van Nistelrooy's record of scoring in 10 consecutive league appearances. Ironically, Vardy broke record with his goal against Manchester United, in a 1-1 draw in vember 2015. 

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Meanwhile, it was a great start to season for Leicester City, who started game without several key players (Jonny Evans and Ricardo Pereira). As mentioned, Castagne scored opener in 56th minute, sending in a power header off a cross from Dennis Praet. Vardy sealed win in final 20 minutes, beating West Brom goalkeeper Sam Johnstone twice from spot. 

After a sub-par end to ir last campaign, where Leicester missed out on Champions League qualification on final day of competition, Brendan Rodgers must be delighted with his side's performance on Sunday. Foxes will host Burnley next Sunday in Premier League, before hosting Arsenal in Carabao Cup during mid-week. 

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