Leicester held by 10-man Southampton

by NDO01 May 2021 Last updated at 16:00 PM

Southampton's James Ward-Prowse celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates. (Photo: Reuters)
Southampton's James Ward-Prowse celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates. (Photo: Reuters)

VTV.vn - Third-placed Leicester City suffered a frustrating night on the south coast as they were held to a 1-1 draw in the Premier League by a Southampton side who played almost the entire match with 10 men on Friday.

In the end Leicester needed a 68th-minute Jonny Evans header to salvage a point after a gritty Southampton side had taken a surprise lead via a James Ward-Prowse penalty.

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