This archive report was first published on 17 July 2020.
Leicester City's 2-0 win over Sheffield United on July 16, 2020, has sent a strong message that they are serious about competing for a spot in the UEFA Champions League next season.
With the win, Leicester City moved up to third place in the Premier League table with 62 points, just one point behind Chelsea who are in second place.
The win was made possible by a strong partnership between Jamie Vardy and young Luke Thomas, who scored the first goal in the 29th minute after Ayoze Perez's assist.
Leicester City's coach Brendan Rodgers made sure to capitalize on the momentum by scoring another goal in the second half, with Harvey Barnes scoring the second goal after being left one-on-one with Dean Henderson.
However, the win was not without controversy, as Vardy was involved in a confrontation with the referee after being fouled outside the box, and the incident sparked a heated debate among fans and pundits.
Despite the controversy, Leicester City's win has given them a much-needed boost in their quest for a top-four finish and a spot in the UEFA Champions League.
Sheffield United, on the other hand, suffered a setback in their bid to qualify for the Europa League, and their coach Chris Wilder has expressed his disappointment with the result.
Leicester City will next face Tottenham Hotspur on July 19, while Sheffield United will face Everton and Southampton in their next two matches.
