LEICESTER WIN ON EMOTIONAL DAY IN WELSH CAPITAL

Leicester City managed to win 1-0 at Cardiff City following a tragic week off the pitch for the Foxes.

Foxes chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha tragically died in a helicopter crash that happened at the King Power Stadium last weekend.

It was evident and understandable to see some of the Leicester players being moved during the pre-match minute's silence.

Demarai Gray's second-half goal for the visitors ensured a win in their first game after the owner's death.

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Cardiff started the better of the sides, and Victor Camarasa hit the crossbar with a free-kick on the half-hour mark.

Leicester grew into the game as the first-half went on, with Wilfred Ndidi maybe needing to do better, as he headed wide.

Cardiff defender Sol Bamba escaped a clear red card for a goal-line clearance that struck his arm.

Jamie Vardy's shot was tipped onto the woodwork by Bamba's outstretched arm.

But the visitors did take the lead in the second-half when Ben Chilwell's cross was turned home by winger Gray.

Gray was then booked for his celebrations, revealing a shirt underneath his jersey with a tribute to their late owner.

Source: Independent.ie

Cardiff struggled to show any real intent to get back into the game, in fact, the Foxes should have scored again when Jonny Evans missed from close range and Vardy was denied by Neil Etheridge late in the match.

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STATS:

- Leicester are the only team to score in every Premier League game this season (11 games).

- Whereas Cardiff have failed to score in six games (division-high, joint with Huddersfield and Southampton).

- Match-winner Gray has been involved in goals for consecutive Premier League games for only the second time ever.

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THE MANAGERS:

Cardiff boss Neil Warnock revealed that Saturday afternoon was a weird one considering the circumstances.

"It was a strange afternoon," the Bluebirds' boss admitted. "It has been all week, surreal almost.

"I'm disappointed with the result as I thought the lads gave everything. I thought we started well but one or two decisions didn't go our way.

"Just before the goal I thought there was a foul on [Josh] Murphy and he has been giving fouls like that all afternoon.

"The lads gave everything, it's just that bit of quality in the final third. It was never going to be a classic with the circumstances but I thought they did well and I can't fault the effort."

Leicester manager Claude Puel has revealed how proud he is of his players, with the difficult week they've had.

"It was a difficult game to prepare and difficult to play," Puel said. "From the first minute to the last we kept out concentration and our desire and we played well.

"We deserve the result and it's a fantastic opportunity to honour our chairman and it was fantastic coming here with our fans and staff.

"Now it's just the first step and I hope we can manage the next week with the same feeling but it will be difficult because we have the funeral and come back in the middle of the week and then have to prepare for the game against Burnley, the first game at home."