Leicester City loses opening Epl season's game to Hull City 2-1

The EPL champions, Leicester City slumped to defeat at the KC Stadium as Mike Phelan enjoyed a winning start in charge of the Tigers

Leicester City ’s title defence began with a whimper as crisis ridden club Hull overcame the odds to cause an opening-day upset.

It’s the first time defending champions have lost on the opening day of the season since 1989-90. Hull were outstanding, and that result may be enough for Mike Phelan to get the manager’s job. Leicester had enough chances but were a bit ragged.

Jamie Vardy – the Foxes’ 24-goal top scorer last season – failed to take three good first-half chances before the home side took the lead seconds before the interval.

Abel Hernandez and Adama Diomande both had a claim on the goal, as they went for an overhead kick together after Kasper Schmeichel had clawed out a Curtis Davies header from Robert Snodgrass’ corner.

Riyad Mahrez equalised from the penalty spot at the start of the second half after referee Mike Dean ruled that Tom Huddlestone had tripped Demarai Gray.

But Snodgrass drove Hull back into the lead from 20 yards when Danny Simpson cleared Ahmed Elmohamady’s right-wing cross into his path.

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