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Aug 8, 2015 at 3pm UK
 
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LeicesterLeicester City
4-2
Sunderland

Vardy (11'), Mahrez (18', 24' pen.), Albrighton (66')
FT(HT: 3-0)
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Kasabian guitarist amazed Claudio Ranieri used band's song to fire up players
Kasabian guitarist Serge says that hearing Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri played one of the band's songs to his players is better than winning a music award.
Aug 13, 15:27
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Sunderland midfielder Sebastian Larsson devastated by opening-day defeat
Sunderland midfielder Sebastian Larsson admits that the team's opening-day defeat to Leicester City was tough to take.
Aug 13, 13:18
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Sunderland's Jack Rodwell: 'We killed ourselves in 30 mins against Leicester'
Sunderland midfielder Jack Rodwell says that he and his teammates 'killed themselves' in the first 30 minutes against Leicester City when they let in three goals.
Aug 10, 07:28
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Claudio Ranieri: 'Leicester City players were inspired by Kasabian'
New Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri claims that he used Kasabian's song "Fire" to inspire his Foxes players to their 4-2 Premier League win over Sunderland.
Aug 9, 14:30
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Sunderland's Steven Fletcher: 'We have to bounce back next week'
Sunderland forward Steven Fletcher admits that his side have to bounce back from their opening-day loss to Leicester City when they play Norwich City next week.
Aug 9, 02:10
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Dick Advocaat concerned by Sunderland performance
Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat admits that his side's 4-2 defeat to Leicester City leaves him concerned.
Aug 8, 19:51
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Claudio Ranieri: 'Win was better than my first Chelsea game'
Claudio Ranieri says that Leicester City's win over Sunderland was better than his first game in charge of Chelsea 15 years ago.
Aug 8, 17:55
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Marc Albrighton: 'Claudio Ranieri has brought fresh ideas to Leicester City'
Claudio Ranieri has brought "fresh ideas" to Leicester City, says Foxes winger Marc Albrighton.
Aug 8, 17:28

The Match

Player Ratings

strong>Sports Mole looks at who shone and who struggled as Leicester City beat Sunderland 4-2 in their Premier League opener at the King Power Stadium.

Analysis

Sports Mole analyses the Premier League clash between Leicester City and Sunderland, which finished 4-2 to the Foxes.

Match Report

Leicester City cruise past Sunderland in the opening day of the Premier League season courtesy of a 4-2 win to get Claudio Ranieri's reign off to the perfect start.

Live Commentary

Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of the opening Premier League match between Leicester City and Sunderland, which finished 4-2 to the Foxes.

HT Report

Leicester City dominate the first half against Sunderland as they hold a 3-0 lead in their Premier League opener at the King Power Stadium.

Team News

Shinji Okazaki is handed his debut for Leicester City in their Premier League opener at the King Power Stadium against Sunderland.

Preview

Sports Mole takes a closer look at both sides ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Leicester City and Sunderland.

Head to Head
May 16, 2015 3pm
Sunderland
0-0
Leicester
> Match Report
Nov 22, 2014 3pm
Leicester
0-0
Sunderland
> Match Report
Jan 1, 2007 3pm
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0-2
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Connolly (83'), Hysén (79')
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Sep 16, 2006 3pm
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Fryatt (41')
Apr 23, 2005 3pm
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Leicester
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Wright (45'), Robinson (45'), Brown (56')
Maybury (5')
Gudjonsson (47'), Dublin (56')
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