Man City never conceded 5 goals at the Etihad before Jamie Vardy and Leicester ran amok

Manchester City suffered ir first major setback in ir domestic campaign this weekend. Cityzens were humiliated at home by Leicester City, as Foxes went on to score five past Ederson in what turned out to be a torrid time for Pep Guardiola's side. Leicester City's win set some records in process as Jamie Vardy ran amok on night.

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Premier League results: Leicester City humiliate Man City 

Despite Riyad Mahrez's opener as early as in  fourth minute, Leicester City overcame a stiff challenge from Man City in Premier League this weekend. likes of Jamie Vardy exposed hollow in Guardiola's defensive tactics, as he netted a hat-trick at Etihad. Vardy's hat-trick included two goals from spot. Etihad also saw James Maddison take part in fun as he scored a belter from outside box. 

Youri Tielemans also converted from spot, in what was Foxes' third penalty of night. On or hand, new arrival Nathan Ake scored second goal for Cityzens, but could t cut down Leicester City's massive lead on night. goal haul meant that Leicester are w first team to have scored five times at this venue since Man City began playing at Etihad.

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Premier League results: Foxes stack up records against Man City

last time Man City conceded five was against Arsenal, dating back to February 2003. Leicester City also became first team in history of Premier League to convert three penalties in a single game. It took 438 outings for Man City to concede five goals in a single game. 

Meanwhile, defeat comes as a shock for Guardiola, who is widely regarded as one of best manrs of his time. However, he had never suffered a defeat as humiliating as one inflicted by Leicester on Sunday. Interestingly, only two players succeeded in scoring thrice past Guardiola's side before humiliating Premier League results of weekend - Barcelona legend Lionel Messi and Jamie Vardy. 

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Premier League standings: Man City placed 13th as title reclamation suffers setback  

Messi scored a hat-trick against Man City in Champions League, back in October 2016, when Catalan giants defeated Premier League heavyweights 4-0. Interestingly, Vardy netted thrice against Man City in December same year, with Foxes bagging a 4-2 victory. As things stand, Man City occupy 13th spot in Premier League standings. Guardiola's men will next come up against Burnley in round of 16 of Carabao Cup on Wednesday, September 30. 

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