Twice Leicester City came from behind to rescue a point at Wigan and extend their unbeaten run to 20 league games. It was an excellent performance in the context of 6 changes to the first team. Konchesky, Moore, Dyer, King, Hammond and Wood all entered the fray as the Foxes competed in their second game of three in a seven day period. Wigan took the lead in the 37th minute after Dean Hammond committed a foul in the middle of his own half. The resulting free kick was headed in by Ramis - a free header from close to the penalty spot. Just 4 minutes later, City were level. Nugent flicked the ball into Andy King's path, who slotted a cool finish into the bottom corner - the ball deflecting off the inside of the post.
Wigan looked the more likely side early in the second half and restored their lead in the 62nd minute. Kieran headed home a Gomez corner - another goal conceded from a set piece. Again, the Foxes showed great character and, 4 minutes from time, they drew level again. Mahrez crossed a dead ball from the right hand side and Hammond headed home from 8 yards. It was an excellent point given Wigan's current form and the changes that Pearson made. Leicester remain unbeaten in the league in 2014. Win their next two games - at home to Sheffield Wednesday and Brighton respectively - and the Foxes secure their return to the Premier League after a ten year absence. The job is nearly complete.
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