Nigel Pearson made 8 changes to his starting line-up for tonight's Capital One Cup tie against Derby County and it nearly cost the Foxes their place in the 4th Round. City found themselves 1-0 down at the break after a dismal first half display. The introduction of Nugent, Dyer and Knockaert changed the game, the first two coming on at the very start of the second half. City were able to get a foot-hold in the game and two goals in two minutes won the tie for the home side.
Chris Martin gave the visitors the lead in the 42nd minute, sliding the ball past Kasper Schmeichel. It was probably a deserved lead as Leicester had not found their way out of first gear. City didn't draw level until the 78th minute when Anthony Knockaert scored from a 25-yard free kick. It was a fabulous strike which rebounded off the underside of the bar, over the goal line and into the roof of the net. Derby had barely recovered their composure when, just two minutes later, Drinkwater produced a clever backheel to steer the ball into the bottom corner. Leicester go into the hat for the fourth round draw which takes place tomorrow night.
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