J. Maddison has scored a goal for Leicester City! Assist by J. Justin.
2-0 LEICESTER!!! MADDISON PUTS THE GAME TO BED! The hosts secure the points as Maddison embarks on a determined run into the penalty area, before beating Foster with a low shot into the far corner.
Justin, who has been very impressive since entering the action, played the ball to Maddison and the in-form England midfielder did the rest.
Schmeichel has to be alert as Success unleashes a powerful low drive on goal. The Leicester keeper holds on and is in no rush to restart play again.
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We are into the first of five additional minutes at the end of this game. It looks like Leicester are going to hold on for all three points.
90'
A. Masina gets yellow.
Masina is shown a yellow card for bringing down Pereira.
87'
A. Gray enters the game and replaces T. Deeney.
A final throw of the dice from Mullins, who sends on Andre Gray in place of Deeney.
86'
Femenia comes to Watford's rescue again with a well-timed challenge on Justin to snuff out a dangerous Leicester attack down the left flank.
84'
Good defending from Femenia, who stands his ground to prevent Maddison from getting a clear shot on goal.
83'
Domingos Quina enters the game and replaces W. Hughes.
Mullins makes another change with Hughes replaced by Domingos Quina.
82'
Leicester threaten a second goal as Maddison whips in a fierce free-kick from near the corner flag. However, Foster does well to hold onto the ball.
80'
J. Justin enters the game and replaces H. Barnes.
Barnes is given a generous reception from the Leicester fans as he makes way for James Justin.
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I. Success enters the game and replaces Deulofeu.
Watford turn to the bench and Deulofeu makes way for Isaac Success.
75'
We are into the final 15 minutes and Watford force a corner on the right hand side. Hughes eventually plays the ball into the box, but Schmeichel does well to gather.
69'
H. Choudhury enters the game and replaces Y. Tielemans.
A second change for Leicester sees Tielemans make way for Hamza Choudhury.
63'
W. Ndidi gets yellow.
Ndidi is booked for a rash challenge on Sarr, who is writhing around the floor in agony.
55'
Penalty goal scored by J. Vardy for Leicester City!
VARDY!!!!!! 1-0 TO LEICESTER! The Foxes' number nine steps up and confidently sweeps his penalty into the bottom corner.
47'
A Leicester free-kick is chipped into the box and the ball breaks kindly for Soyuncu, who smashes a shot way over the crossbar.
46'
D. Praet enters the game and replaces Ayoze Pérez.
A. Doucouré gets yellow.
The hosts have made a change at the break with Dennis Praet replacing Perez.
We're off and running again as Leicester kick off the second half.
Deulofeu is booked for an early foul on Soyuncu.
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HALF-TIME: LEICESTER CITY 0-0 WATFORD
45' +1
At the other end, Leicester try to neatly find a way in behind the Watford defence. Vardy looks to connect with a through pass, but Foster is quickly out of goal to smother the ball.
45'
Watford work their way into the box once again and the ball is laid off for Hughes to strike, but his effort is deflected away from goal.
44'
Encouraging signs for the visitors. If they can retain a foothold in this game, Mullins' side will fancy their chances of nicking something from it.
42'
Watford are awarded a free-kick out on the right hand side. Deulofeu tries his luck from a tight angle with a fierce strike that flashes across the face of goal and behind for a goal kick.
41'
Ç. Söyüncü gets yellow.
Soyuncu has his name taken for bringing down Sarr.
38'
J. Vardy gets yellow.
Leicester appeal for a penalty as Vardy goes down in the box. However, the referee is unimpressed and books the striker for simulation.
36'
Good save! Barnes demonstrates terrific balance as he evades a couple of challenges on his way into the box. However, Foster quickly closes the angle to deny him.
35'
Watford appear to be growing in confidence as they put a neat move together on the edge of the box. Hughes sends a dangerous ball into the box, but Fuchs is well-placed to clear.
30'
Nevertheless, Watford do look dangerous on the counter - especially with the pace of Deulofeu on the wing. However, the Hornets will be well aware that they must take any opportunity that falls their way.
26'
You feel it is only a matter of time before Leicester find the breakthrough. The Foxes look threatening every time they attack and Watford cannot afford to switch off for a single second.
23'
Good defending! Watford counter after dealing with the corner and suddenly it is three against two in their favour. Fortunately for Leicester, Pereira tracks the run of Deulofeu and makes a crucial stab tackle to deny him a clear sight of goal.
22'
The hosts turn up the pressure with Pereira crossing this time. Femenia manages to clear, albeit at the expense of a corner.
20'
Leicester deal with the free-kick easily enough and look to attack down the other end. Perez sends a good cross into the box, but Watford are equal to it.
18'
What can the visitors do here? They have been awarded a free-kick around 40 yards from goal after Maddison is penalised for bringing down Capoue.
16'
Watford are trying to gain a foothold in the contest, having been very much on the back foot so far. However, the visitors are struggling to find a rhythm with Leicester so quick to regain possession
10'
Fresh from recording six consecutive Premier League victories for the first time, Leicester have made a strong start to this game. With the pace of Vardy and Perez, the Foxes always carry a dangerous attacking threat and Watford will need to be on-guard at all times today.
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Eyebrows were raised when Leicester forked out £30 million for Perez's services before this season. However, the former Newcastle United forward has certainly provided good value for his price tag so far. His blistering pace causes plenty of problems for opposing defences, while he also scored a hat-trick in the 9-0 thrashing of Southampton.
6'
Another chance for Perez with Vardy the provider. This time, the Spaniard meets his team-mate's cross, but sends a first-time side-footed effort well wide of the target.
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Craig Pawson is our referee today. He blows his whistle and Watford get the match underway.
High-flying Leicester can return to second place with a seventh consecutive Premier League win today. Meanwhile, Watford will be looking to climb off the bottom of the table in what is Hayden Mullins' first game in temporary charge following the departure of Quique Sanchez Flores on Sunday.
Hello everyone and welcome to live text coverage of the Premier League clash between Leicester City and Watford at the King Power Stadium.
LEICESTER CITY (4-1-4-1): Kasper Schmeichel (captain); Ricardo Pereira, Jonny Evans, Caglar Soyuncu, Christian Fuchs; Wilfred Ndidi; Ayoze Perez, Youri Tielemans, James Maddison, Harvey Barnes; Jamie Vardy.
SUBS: Danny Ward, James Justin, Wes Morgan, Hamza Choudhury, Dennis Praet, Marc Albrighton, Kelechi Iheanacho.
WATFORD (4-4-1-1): Ben Foster; Kiko Femenia, Craig Cathcart, Adrian Mariappa, Adam Masina; Ismaila Sarr, Abdoulaye Doucoure, Etienne Capoue, Will Hughes; Gerard Deulofeu; Troy Deeney (captain).
SUBS: Heurelho Gomes, Dimitri Foulquier, Nathaniel Chalobah, Domingos Quina, Tom Dele-Bashiru, Andre Gray, Isaac Success.
The teams are making their way out and kick-off is moments away.
The visitors must continue to stand firm and maintain their concentration levels after the break. You feel that one lapse would be ruthlessly pounced upon by Leicester, who will be desperate to continue their impressive recent form.
Brendan Rodgers' side bid for an eighth consecutive victory when they travel to Aston Villa this weekend. Meanwhile, Watford host Crystal Palace and will be desperate to close the gap on the teams above them.
That's all for today. Thank you for following our live coverage. Until next time, goodbye!
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