Leicester City forward scores first Premier League goal of the season

Kelechi Iheanacho scores

Iheanacho was surprisingly named in the starting lineup for Leicester City announced by Claude Puel.

Playing in front of their home supporters at the King Power Stadium, Leicester City fell behind when Mathias Jorgensen converted a corner kick by Laurent Depoitre.

Kelechi Iheanacho stats

The Foxes bounced back through Iheanacho who converted a swift counter attack move from a Jamie Vardy through ball.

James Maddison scored a sumptuous free kick in the 66 minute to put Foxes in a commanding position.

Vardy got in on the act when put through on goal by Iheanacho to give Leicester City a two goal lead.

Leicester held on for a crucial three points following their disastrous defeat to Bournemouth in their previous league outing.

Iheanacho's goal is his second this season for Leicester City his first came in a .

He will hope to maintain his goalscoring form when they take on Wolverhampton Wanderers in their next Carabao Cup fixture scheduled for Tuesday, September 25.