Kelechi Iheanacho inspired a comeback as Leicester City defeated Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 on Saturday afternoon to move out of the Premier League relegation zone.
The Foxes had been without a win in their previous nine games (D1 L8) which culminated in the sacking of Brendan Rodgers.
Interim manager Dean Smith also struggled, with his first game ending in defeat at league title chasers Manchester City last time out. It looked like it was going to be another bad day in the office for the Foxes after Matheus Cunha gave Wolves the lead in the 13th minute.
Leicester would go on to equalise, Iheanacho scoring from the penalty spot after Wolves goalkeeper Jose Sa brought down veteran striker Jamie Vardy. It was the Nigeria international’s fifth league goal of the season and eighth in all competitions.
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Belgian full-back Timothy Castagne would go on to be the hero of the afternoon at the King Power Stadium with a sweeping finish from eight yards in the 75th minute.
The victory lifts Leicester up to 17th on the table with 28 points, the same as 18th-placed Everton but with a better goal difference.
The Foxes will hope to move further away from danger when they travel to fellow strugglers Leeds United on Wednesday.
