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

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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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