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Iheanacho proves key man again as Leicester seal vital win over Palace

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April 26, 2021 Crystal Palace's Patrick van Aanholt in action with Leicester City's Kelechi Iheanacho Pool [REUTERS]

In-form Kelechi Iheanacho's late stunner earned Leicester City a crucial 2-1 home victory over Crystal Palace which tightened their grip on third place in the Premier League on Monday.

Nigerian Iheanacho set up Leicester's equaliser for Timothy Castagne just after halftime, then smashed home an 80th-minute winner to complete the turnaround at the King Power Stadium.

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