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EPL Wrap: Leicester Up to 2nd, Xhaka Howler

Leicester's Daniel Amartey, 2nd right, is congratulated by his teammates after scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Leicester City
Leicester's Daniel Amartey, 2nd right, is congratulated by his teammates after scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Leicester City

Leicester City moved into second spot on the English Premier League with a 2-1 win away to Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday, while Southampton ended their winless run.

Kelechi Iheanacho and Daniel Amartey scored the goals as Leicester City came from behind to claim the victory at Brighton.

Goalkeeper Robert Sanchez flapped at a cross for the winner as Amartey stooped to head home, after Adam Lallana had given the Seagulls a first-half lead.

The result sees Leicester return to the winners’ list after collecting one point from their previous two games.

It also lifts the Foxes into second above Manchester United who play leaders Manchester City on Sunday.

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers said: “I wasn’t happy with the first half. We weren’t aggressive enough, our pressing was too slow and we weren’t arriving in the right moments to press our timing was out.

“The second half was much better, and then once we do that, the tempo of our game was much better.

“You don’t want to go behind, but when you do, it shows your mentality when you don’t crumble. They’re a very good side.”

Meanwhile, Southampton claimed their first win in 10 matches with a 2-0 triumph away to bottom club Sheffield United.

The result, courtesy of goals from James Ward-Prowse and Che Adams, eases the pressure on manager Ralph Hasenhuttl.

Arsenal drew 1-1 at Burnley after a Granit Xhaka howler, while Aston Villa and Wolverhampton shared the spoils in a 0-0 draw.