Leicester City thrash fellow strugglers Nottingham Forest to earn first Premier League win of the season

By Emmauel Oladele - Leicester City on Monday night thrashed fellow strugglers Nottingham Forest in premier league Matchday 9 at the King Power Stadium to earn their first win of the ongoing premier league season. Leicester midfielder James Maddison scored twice in the 25th and 35th minutes, and a goal each from the duo of Harvey Barnes and Patson Daka in the 27th and 73rd minutes gave Brendan Rodger's led side a comfortable 4-0 win and the first win of the season in the premier league. See details below;

Match Details

Leicester City 4-0 Nottingham Forest FT.

Goalscorers

• James Maddison ⚽25',  ⚽35' - Leicester City

• Harvey Barnes ⚽27' - Leicester City

• Patson Daka ⚽73' - Leicester City

Before Monday's game, the Foxes have struggled in their last seven games, losing 6 and earning just a draw, keeping them at the bottom of the table with just one point, the win over fellow strugglers Nottingham Forest has earned them four points which now keeps them in 19th position on the log. Though they shared same points with Nottingham Forest who are now at the bottom of the table but Leicester are better on goal difference.

So far, Leicester City have played eight games, recording a win, six loses and a draw.

Leicester next premier league game will be against Bournemouth on Saturday October 8 at the Vitality Stadium in matchday 10.