US EditionCharlton inflict more misery on Leicester
Leicester played most of the match with 10 men after an early red card and missed a penalty, falling 2-0 to Charlton in Andy King's first game as interim manager.
- On Saturday Leicester City lost 2-0 at the King Power Stadium to Charlton Athletic in Andy King's first match as interim manager.
- After 15 minutes a straight red reduced City to 10 men, forcing an uphill task for Leicester after Caleb Okoli's last-man challenge.
- From the penalty spot Jordan Ayew, veteran striker, struck the post, missing a penalty for the first time in his career, after Abdul Fatawu was tugged back by Amari'i Bell.
- The defeat leaves Leicester City closer to the relegation zone with 16 games remaining, and interim boss Andy King warned relegation is a concern and urged focus on climbing the table.
- Injuries including Jannik Vestergaard's absence highlight squad strain, while a potential points deduction over alleged Profit and Sustainability Rules adds off-field pressure.
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Irish NewsCharlton inflict more misery on Leicester
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Report and free match highlights from the Sky Bet Championship match between Leicester City and Charlton Athletic at the King Power Stadium on Saturday; Sonny Carey and Lyndon Dykes strike to sink 10-man Foxes.
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