Leicester went down 2-1 at Millwall this afternoon in a match that has ended any realistic chance of getting into the play-offs. Leicester will now have to win all 3 of their remaining fixtures and hope that all 3 of the teams above them lose at least two of their remaining three games. Even in this scenario, City would be relying on goal difference. This is simply not going to happen and Pearson can now start to plan for next season. It is a disappointing end to the season after two great wins over the Easter weekend had put Leicester right back in the hunt. The disappointing away form, as well as the poor form against struggling teams, has cost City on far too many occasions this season.
Leicester started the game brightly and it looked as though their attacking options would prove too much for Millwall to handle. However, a Harry Kane goal in the 23rd minute, from a dubious free kick, gave the home team the lead. After this, Leicester struggled to make much of an impact and created very few opportunities in the second half. An Andrew Keogh penalty, after a foul by Konchesky on Kane, doubled Millwall's lead 10 minutes into the second half and the game was won. A late Drinkwater strike offered the visitors hope of a late rally but the equaliser never materialised. In truth, a draw would have been of no consequence. Sadly, it's season over.
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