Leicester v Brighton & Hove Albion player ratings

Brighton's winless run in the Premier League reached seven games after a 2-1 defeat at Leicester City this evening. Here's how we rated the players of both teams.

By Steve Bailey
Tuesday, 26th February 2019, 8:46 pm
Updated Tuesday, 26th February 2019, 10:00 pm
Davy Propper fires home to make it 2-1.
Davy Propper fires home to make it 2-1.

Demarai Gray gave Leicester an early lead, before Jamie Vardy made it 2-0 on 63 minutes. Davy Propper got a goal back three minutes later but the hosts held on to win.

No real chance with either goal but made a smart stop to deny Gray at 1-0.

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Tough evening up against Barnes. Got forward down the right to support attacks when he could. Booked.
Blocked low Vardy strike early on. Rose highest to head Gross corner over at 1-0. Always a threat from set-pieces.
Blocked Tielemans' shot from distance in early stages. Left in no man's land when Gray got in behind to score from Tielemans pass to put Leicester ahrad.
Caught forward when Gray gave Leicester the lead. Cut out dangerous Barnes cross when Gray was lurking behind.
First Premier League start since the middle of December. Lost possession in the middle of the park moments before Leicester went ahead. Well-hit strike superbly saved by Schmeichel. Lively.
Won several second balls to keep possession as Albion settled into the game after the opening 20 minutes. Subbed.
Got better the longer the game went on. Drawn to the ball which allowed Tielemans to pick out Gray for Leicester's opener. Scored first Albion goal with sweet strike to make it 2-1.
Played on the left side of midfield. Little joy up against Pereira before he was subbed midway through the second half.
Limped off after 50 minutes after being at the heart of some good Albion chances. Had a deflected shot saved by Schmeichel and set up chances for Duffy and Murray.
Blazed over from six yards with the goal gaping and sent late shot into the side netting. Missed the ball when Gross cut the ball back at 1-0 midway through the first half.
Replaced Gross after 50 minutes and got Albion on the front foot. Flashed a shot wide from 20 yards.
Sent on for March midway through the second half.
Late introduction for Stephens.
Tipped over deflected Gross shot and made outstanding save from Knockaert at 1-0. No chance with Propper's goal.
Solid at the back. Cleared low Knockaert delivery when Murray was looking to pounce. Kept March relatively quiet.
Defended Brighton set-pieces well and comfortable on the ball at the back. One run forward got the home fans on their feet.
Steady at the back and strong defending Albion set-pieces.
Back in the starting line-up after missing Saturday's defeat to Crystal Palace. Set up chance for Gray at 1-0 as the England international pushed forward from left-back.
Saw 22-yard shot blocked by Dunk in opening stages. Had plenty of time and space to pick out Gray to make it 1-0 on ten minutes. Subbed.
Scored for the first time in six home league matches with emphatic finish. Had earlier seen a shot blocked by Duffy and nodded another opening wide.
Left unmarked to side-foot Leicester into the lead on ten minutes. Almost had a second moments later but was denied by Ryan.
Set up Vardy for Leicester's second with inch-perfect through ball. Had also set up an early opening for the former England striker. Subbed.
Busy and effective in front of the back four. Key role in the opening goal by winning the ball off Knockaert.
A lively threat down the left. One bright run led to a booking for Montoya. Low cross was cut out by Bong after bursting away.
Replaced Tielemans on 69 minutes.
Sent on in injury-time.
Also sent on in stoppage time.