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Leicester City Hit New Low as They Are Thrashed FOUR-NIL at Home

Oxford United scored twice in quick succession as Leicester City’s 14 summer signings and youthful squad struggled to handle transitions, Russell Martin said.

  • On Saturday, Leicester City manager Russell Martin suffered a 4-0 home defeat to Oxford United at King Power Stadium, marking the team's worst result of the season.
  • Following a midweek 2-0 victory over Plymouth, Leicester had built confidence, yet the squad's inconsistency persists; the 'one step forward, two steps back' trend challenges the fourteen new summer signings.
  • Oxford took a 3-0 lead early with two quickfire goals, exploiting defensive vulnerabilities. Martin noted the team's poor starts, citing "lack of experience" and subpar decision-making as key factors.
  • Martin called the performance "unacceptable" and described the result as "a big punch in the nose," emphasizing the need to rebuild the energy destroyed by the loss.
  • Despite the heavy defeat, Martin insisted he remains confident in the group's potential as the squad faces a difficult learning curve during a busy three-game week.
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Last Word on Sports broke the news on Saturday, September 5, 2026.
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