Claude Puel made a satisfying comeback to the Premier League after being sacked in the last season following the disappointing performance of his former club Southampton. The Frenchman justified his appointment as the manager of Leicester City, with his side winning their very first match under his stewardship.
The Foxes were brilliant against their opponents, Everton on the night and made it the third win for them this season so far. It lifted them to the eleventh spot in the league table, ensuring safety from the relegation scare earlier this season.
The Leicester City players are rated as followed from their match against the Toffees.
Kasper Schmeichel- 8
The Danish international once again proved to be the difference between the two sides by guarding the goal with all his might and ensuring that nothing went past him.
Danny Simpson- 7
The young right-back played well to keep the opponents at bay as well as initiate attacks on the opposition goal
Wes Morgan- 7
The veteran defender looked in good knick and vied against the Toffees to nullify any threat on his goal and ensure maximum points from the match.
Harry Maguire- 8
The Englishman looked unflurried by the attacks from the opposition and had a rock-solid presence in the heart of the backline for his side to lead them to a much-needed win.
Christian Fuchs- 8
Played well and made moves into the opposition half to initiate attacks, causing the opposition defence to get nervous. The relentless pressurising paid off as Demarai Gray scored the second goal from his assist to seal the victory for the Foxes.
Demarai Gray- 9
Scored the all-important winning goal to put the final nail in the coffin for Everton, making it a fruitful outing for his side in the Premier League.
Wilfred Ndidi- 7
The young enforcer looked solid in the middle of the pitch for the Foxes and ensured maximum possession of the ball to be with them.
Vicente Iborra- 6
The Spaniard showed his class in the midfield and made his experience talk to keep the Toffees away from the ball and made sure that his side ended with three points in their bag.
Ben Chilwell- 6
The young left-back was given the role of a winger in the match against Everton, which he played to the best of his ability, making the manager proud.
Riyad Mahrez- 8
The talismanic forward was at his best again and assisted his teammate Jamie Vardy to open the scoring and led his side to an important win.
Jamie Vardy- 9
The English ace seemed to have regained his golden touch, scoring the first goal of the encounter and looked in prolific form throughout the match.
Substitutes
Shinji Okazaki- NA
Played too little to warrant a rating.
Marc Albrighton- NA
Played too little to warrant a rating.
Kelechi Iheanacho- NA
Played too little to warrant a rating.
