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Leicester lose for the seventh league game in a row as Fulham dominate bleak Foxes 2t4i72
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Leicester were on the wrong end of a result yet again on Saturday, with Fulham able to get back to winning ways thanks to a comfortable second half performance – watch the Leicester vs Fulham highlights below.
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The first half ended goalless at the King Power Stadium as neither side was able to create any clear cuts chances, but Fulham were able to break the deadlock just minutes after the break.
Harry Wilson did well to keep the ball in on the touchline and he flicked a nice looking cross into the six yard box to keep the attack alive.
Saša Lukić helped the ball on its way with a looping header and Emile Smith Rowe pounced at the back post with a low, stooping header to break the deadlock.
After they scored their first everything went Fulham’s way for the rest of the game as the Cottagers grew in confidence and began to dominate the match.
The visitors got their second of the game to secure all three points in the 68th minute, with second half substitute Adama Traore finishing off Leicester.
Wilson was again involved as he dinked a cross to the back post, with Traore simply ing the ball into the bottom corner to continue Leicester’s suffering.
WATCH: Leicester 0-2 Fulham Highlights 2y4y4s
After losing seven league games in a row, Leicester are on the verge of their worst run in club history with the record for consecutive league losses standing at eight games (March 2001 – April 2001).
Next up for the Foxes is a winnable trip to North London where they face Tottenham, who are currently closer to the bottom three than they are to the top four.
As for Fulham, Marco Silva’s side will take on Manchester United in their next Premier League game as they look to continue their good form in the league with back to back wins.