Ricardo Pereira praised Jeremy Monga’s assist in Leicester’s 2-0 win over Birmingham. Fatawu scored first, then Monga set up Pereira. Leicester moved to third in the Championship. Birmingham’s Davies lamented his team’s lack of clinical edge despite dominating possession.
Ricardo Pereira singled out Leicester City's young talent, Jeremy Monga, for his pivotal role in the Foxes' recent 2-0 victory over Birmingham City. The dynamic duo of Pereira and Monga, both coming off the bench, orchestrated Leicester's second goal at the King Power Stadium, effectively halting Birmingham's previously unbeaten run.
The match's opening goal came in the eighth minute, courtesy of Abdul Fatawu, who skillfully curled the ball into the top-left corner after a clever cut inside from just outside the penalty area. Leicester maintained their lead until late in the game, when Monga's impressive footwork carved out space for a precise cross to the back post. Pereira was perfectly positioned to convert the opportunity, sealing the win for the home side.
The victory propelled Leicester City to third place in the Championship standings, heightening anticipation for the weekend's games. However, it was Monga's exceptional performance that truly captured attention. At just 16 years and 37 days old, Monga previously etched his name in Championship history as the youngest goalscorer, a feat achieved during Leicester's narrow 2-1 defeat against Preston North End on August 16th.
"It was a very good assist from Jeremy Monga," Pereira remarked in a post-match interview with Sky Sports. "I told him before he came on, let’s try to make the difference, and he did exactly that with a perfect ball."
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While Leicester secured all three points, the match statistics revealed a slightly different story. Leicester's expected goals (xG) total stood at 0.56 from five shots, while Birmingham generated a higher xG of 0.83 from 11 attempts. Despite this, Leicester's efficiency in front of goal proved decisive.
The Foxes have now established a formidable home record, winning their last four league games at the King Power Stadium. This impressive streak marks their best home form since April 2024, during their previous stint in the Championship.
Leicester manager Marti Cifuentes acknowledged the challenges faced during the match, stating, "Definitely happy because it’s never easy to win in this league against a good team that has done well so far. We had to grind it out, but at the same time, credit to the players. It was a game with perhaps not many chances."
Cifuentes also emphasized the team's ongoing development, adding, "We definitely need to improve, but at the same time, I see a team that has a soul, that has commitment, desire, and that’s the foundation of everything that we want to build here."
For Birmingham City and their manager, Chris Davies, the match proved to be a frustrating experience, as they struggled to convert possession into clear-cut chances. Birmingham managed just one shot on target against Leicester goalkeeper Jakub Stolarczyk.
Despite controlling 54.8% of the possession, Davies lamented his side's lack of clinical finishing in the final third. "We’re disappointed to lose the game – I thought we had the lion’s share of the game, were strong and dominant throughout," Davies said.
"I thought we disrupted Leicester and played well with the ball until the final bit when we couldn’t create clear chances. A lot of it was good, but it was a poor opening goal to concede, although we recovered well from that, but then a poor second goal to concede, and it’s difficult to take."
In summary, while Leicester City's victory was a testament to their resilience and attacking prowess, particularly the contributions of young Jeremy Monga, Birmingham City were left to rue their missed opportunities and lack of sharpness in front of goal. The match underscored the competitive nature of the Championship and the importance of converting chances when they arise.