Leicester City vs Southampton: Premier League

Leicester City vs Southampton: Premier League – Opposition Threats

By Marc Walker | Jan 12, 2019

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: James Maddison of Leicester City celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Leicester City at Craven Cottage on December 5, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) /

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – JANUARY 01: Jamie Vardy of Leicester City celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Leicester City at Goodison Park on January 1, 2019 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images) /

Jamie Vardy

Even at 32, Vardy’s pace can be a test for any of the Premier League’s defences.

He joined Leicester for just £1m back in 2012 and that price now looks like the bargain of the century after a return of 96 goals in 253 appearances for the club.

Despite reportedly being frustrated with Claude Puel’s style of football, Vardy’s speed on the counter-attack can be a vital component of Leicester’s play and helped them to narrow wins against Chelsea, Manchester City and Everton.

Away from home, Ralph Hasenhuttl has made sure that the opposition have most of the ball in order to spring counters so doing this again could see Leicester and Vardy frustrated at their lack of space in behind.