Vardy scores again as Leicester beats Watford 2-1 in EPL
Posted November 07, 2015 6:00 am
LEICESTER, England (AP) - Jamie Vardy extended his scoring streak to nine straight Premier League games to help Leicester beat Watford 2-1 Saturday and maintain its grip on third place.
Vardy slotted in a penalty in the 65th minute to make it 2-0 and move within one game of Ruud van Nistelrooy's record streak of scoring in 10 straight Premier League games.
N'Golo Kante had put Leicester ahead in the 53rd minute after a mistake by goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes, who let a low shot slip between his hands.
Troy Deeney pulled back a goal from the spot in the 76th for Watford.
Leicester is now level on 25 points with leader Manchester City and second-place Arsenal, who both play Sunday. Newcomer Watford is in midtable with 16 points.
Watford goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes watches the ball from Leicester City's NâGolo Kante go into the net during the English Premier League soccer match at the King Power Stadium, Leicester, England, Saturday Nov. 7, 2015. (Nigel French/PA via AP) UNITED KINGDOM OUT
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