Liverpool vs. Leicester City Final Result, Assessment and Wout Faes Own Goals Summary Reigning Host Winner

The Foxes had led the first four minutes when Kiernan Dewsbury-hall broke through the Reds defense to score a goal

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barely plausible simplicity. But the game turned upside down at halftime and a hal

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the hapless Faes twice through his own net in ridiculous style.

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In fact, he became more than the hosts deserved, but they saw a frivolously contested second half to clinch

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fourth highest-rated League win on the return leg. This was one of two matches that evidenced

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Liverpool's desperate need for midfield reinforcements within the January transfer window.

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Leicester appeared quicker, more powerful and smarter within midfield by sweeping second balls and winning

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the most battles over the 90 minutes. But if ever there was a man in a Liverpool shirt who should stand out

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