Championship

Ruthless Foxes eye Premier return

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The LeaguePaper Team
23 November 2025

By Mark Jones

MARTI CIFUENTES insisted Leicester City showcased the qualities required to regain Premier League status at the first attempt after beating high-flying Stoke City.
Despite seeing their opponents control long periods as they chased a top-two place, the Foxes found themselves ahead at the break following strikes from Stephy Mavididi and Patson Daka.
Although Bae Jun-ho reduced the deficit two minutes after the interval, Leicester demonstrated their ruthlessness. The result means Leicester have now won back-to-back matches, after failing to take maximum points from their p...

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