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Premier League: Leicester's Barnes sinks Leeds on coach Marsch's debut

March 5, 2022 Leicester City's Nampalys Mendy celebrates with Caglar Soyuncu after the match Action Images via Reuters

Leeds United's first match of the post-Marcelo Bielsa era began with a 1-0 Premier League defeat at Leicester City on Saturday, but new American manager Jesse Marsch saw plenty of encouraging signs from a team that conceded 20 goals last month.

A second half goal from Harvey Barnes moved Leicester up to 10th in the standings while a fifth straight defeat for Leeds leaves them two points above the relegation zone in 16th place - but having played more games than all teams below them.

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