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.
2021/2022 Premier League
1-0
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