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EPL: Ndidi, Iheanacho star in Leicester big win at Huddersfield

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Super Eagles duo of Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho were in action for Leicester City who thrashed Huddersfield 4-1 in the Premier League on Saturday.

While Ndidi played throughout the encounter, Iheanacho was subbed on in added time.

England striker, Jamie Vardy scored twice as the Foxes earned a fourth consecutive Premier League win under manager Brendan Rodgers.

Youri Tielemans, who is on loan from Monaco, and James Maddison were the other goalscorers for Leicester, while Aaron Mooy scored for the hosts.

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The result sees Leicester climb to eighth and move level on points with seventh-placed Wolves having played a game more.

Elsewhere, Burnley successfully climbed off the bottom three after coming from behind to beat Bournemouth 3-1 away.

Crystal Palace also grabbed all three points on the road with a late penalty goal at Newcastle United.

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