Jamie Vardy opened his account for the season to give Leicester a Midlands derby victory as Wolves manager Bruno Lage tasted defeat in his first match in charge.
Match Report
Veteran hitman Vardy showed he is ready for his latest prolific campaign by profiting on fine work by Ricardo Pereira to hit the winner in the 41st minute.
Full-back Pereira provided a perceptive cross, allowing Vardy to demonstrate his cross once more, cleverly flicking a precise finish beyond goalkeeper Jose Sa.
Line-ups
Leicester XI: Schmeichel, Vardy, Pereira, Amartey, Ayoze Perez, Tielemans, Ndidi, Maddison, Soyuncu, Barnes, L. Thomas
Subs: Albrighton, Vestergaard, Praet, Ward, Iheanacho, P. Daka, Choudhury, K. Dewsbury-Hall, Soumaré
Wolves XI: Moutinho, Marcal, Coady, Jimenez, Saiss, Jose Sa, Traore, Neves, Trincão, Kilman, Hoever
Subs: Ruddy, Dendoncker, Semedo, Gibbs-White, R. Aït Nouri, Fábio Silva, Cundle, C. Marques, Campbell
D10S_LM10
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FIFA and eFootball introduce this celebration.
FootballChief
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Verdy coming to Premier league every season
Desmondeyum
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Jamie Vardy scores, so, of course, he goes to Wolves' fans and howls 😂
TintinSingsit93
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New season,Same old Vardy💪
Mosanya
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Return of crowds also means the return of Jamie Vardy celebrating by winding up opposition fans. Day one - howling at the Wolves supporters. Superb.
bluebloods
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Chelsea when they see Arsenal next week 😂😂😂
BoyRolly
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Stating our season like always
Mosanya
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34-year-old Jamie Vardy has more Premier League goals than: ✅ Cristiano Ronaldo ✅ Dennis Bergkamp ✅ Eric Cantona ✅ Fernando Torres ✅ Ryan Giggs ✅ Didier Drogba ✅ Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ✅ Carlos Tevez ✅ Eden Hazard ✅ Luis Suarez