This archive report was first published on 17 July 2020.
July 16, 2020, marked a significant day for Leicester City as they boosted their hopes of finishing in the Premier League top four with a 2-0 home win over Sheffield United.
Ayoze Perez and substitute Demarai Gray scored crucial goals for Leicester City, securing the win and leaving them fourth on 62 points from 36 games, three ahead of Manchester United who were visiting Crystal Palace in a later game.
Leicester centre-back Jonny Evans praised the team's performance, stating that it was 'very important' to respond to their crushing 4-1 defeat at relegation-threatened Bournemouth on Sunday.
Evans also commended 19-year-old debutant Luke Thomas, who set up the first goal, saying he was 'outstanding' and 'man of the match without a doubt.'
Having won only one of their last six league games, Leicester City needed a victory to get back on track in their bid to secure a berth in next season's Champions League.
Perez fired Leicester City ahead in the 29th minute with a crisp low shot from 14 metres, thanks to a fine cut-back by Thomas, and Gray sealed the contest in the 79th with a clinical finish after a fast break.
The defeat means Sheffield United stay eighth on 54 points, two points behind sixth-placed Wolverhampton Wanderers who occupy a Europa League qualifying spot.
