Leicester recovered a two goal deficit to snatch a 2-2 draw at the King Power Stadium this afternoon and extend their unbeaten run to 11 league games. Watford's opening goal was fortunate. Deeney's 9th minute shot was going well wide of the goal when Forestieri dived forward to deflect the ball past a stranded Kasper Schmeichel. The striker couldn't have known much about the goal and the ball could have ended up anywhere. However, replays did show that the goal was on-side and that the linesman, despite protestations from the Leicester players, had made the right decision. Five minutes before the break, Murray's long range effort found the bottom corner of the net and the Foxes were two goals behind.
Leicester are a more resilient team this season and they immediately found a way back into the match. De Laet's cross from the right found Matty James near the penalty spot, who steered the ball home with his first touch. It was an important goal for the hosts, coming just two minutes before the interval. Phillips', Mahrez and Wood all made substitute appearances in the final quarter of an hour as City strove for an equaliser. Just as it looked as if Leicester had left it too late, Danny Drinkwater fired home with a superb volley from 25 yards. It was a point gained rather than two points lost and the Foxes now have a ten day break before the rearranged trip to Nottingham Forest on Wednesday 19th February.
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