Leicester City 1 - 0 Reading
Even a first half power cut could not prevent Leicester City from securing another 1-0 victory this afternoon and moving to the top of the championship table. Supporters left the ground in almost complete darkness after the floodlights were powered by the emergency generator for most of the game. In gloomy light, Anthony Knockaert was fouled in the box in the 20th minute, giving David Nugent yet another opportunity from the penalty spot - he didn't disappoint. City had many opportunities to extend their lead and make the victory a comfortable one. In total, of the 21 shots at goal, only 7 were on target and, other than the penalty, most of these efforts were tame. A new striker may well be top of the shopping list in the January transfer window.
Whilst City played well in the first half, their second half display was simply gritty and resilient. They did enough to hold out for their second consecutive 1-0 victory. These are the types of games that, in the second half of last season, Leicester were unable to find a way to win. With Burnley slipping up at Middlesborough and QPR not playing until tonight, Leicester are currently sitting at the top of the tree. Bolton visit the King Power Stadium on Sunday for Leicester's final match of 2013 and their 23rd league match of the season - the halfway point. A 15th league victory would be a remarkable achievement and set the Foxes on the right course to a very happy 2014.
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