Leicester have finally woken up. Riyad Mahrez runs at a back-pedalling Man City defence - before being crudely taken out from behind by Fernandinho. Free-kick? Ref Craig Pawson doesn't think so.

More concerning for the Foxes is that Mahrez was clattered by Nicolas Otamendi after Fernandinho's initial challenge.

Steve Claridge
BBC Radio 5 Live at the King Power Stadium

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"They are their own worst enemies there Manchester City, giving the ball away on the edge of their box. Vardy gets there and skies the ball over. The form he is in, we've seen him hit plenty from that distance and score."

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Oh my word!! Leicester spurn an even bigger chance than that one seconds ago for Marc Albrighton. Man City midfielder Fernandinho carelessly gives away possession to Jamie Vardy, who pounces on that scrap like a hungry wolf. But the Leicester striker loses his head, wildly skying over the bar.

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A look at both left-backs is interesting.

Christian Fuchs (left) has had more touches (39) than any Leicester player but much of his work is in his own half. Aleksandar Kolarov - City's left-back - is getting far further forward (right) but has seen less of the ball - with 38 touches.

Steve Claridge on BBC Radio 5 live has described Kolarov's quality as "shocking" so far.

Chance! Christian Fuchs swings in a dangerous ball from the left flank, wiping out the whole Man City defence. Marc Albrighton is lurking at the far post, but he cannot turn in. Head in the hands time for the Foxes winger.

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer at The King Power Stadium

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Manchester City are just starting to exert some supremacy here with Raheem Sterling a threat and Sergio Aguero and Kevin De Bruyne providing support.

Jamie Vardy is looking isolated up front for Leicester City and has not had much joy so far, despite showing plenty of endeavour, Just one or two signs of frustration from the home fans but lots of superb support too.

Man City earn their fourth corner of the evening after another attack. But David Silva's delivery is too high for the climbing Bacary Sagna, who can only flick across the home goal.

City really should have a goal for the dominance. A concern for Manuel Pellegrini?

Man City left-back Aleksandr Kolarov is getting absolute pelters from the Leicester fans. His crime? Tangling with Foxes striker Jamie Vardy.

Vardy is his usual self, hassling and harrying the away defence, but has barely had a kick. Ten to be precise...

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It may not surprise you but Leicester midfielder N'Golo Kante has run further than anyone on the pitch in the opening 30 minutes. He's clocked up 4.08km which is about 2.5 miles.

Another minute, another Man City chance. Raheem Sterling - the biggest threat in this game so far - pings a rising shot towards the Leicester goal from 15 yards. Kasper Schmeichel has his beady eye on the ball though, flinging himself into the air to push over the crossbar.

City are leading 8-2 in the shots-at-goal column...

Leicester are hanging on a little bit now. Away right-back Bacary Sagna fizzes a low cross down the 'corridor of uncertainty' between keeper and defence. Can anyone turn the ball in? No! Leicester survive...

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One criticism of Raheem Sterling is that he doesn't score as many goals as someone with a £49m price tag around his neck should. The Man City man, playing almost alongside Sergio Aguero now, has two good opportunities to put his team ahead.

But one-time Blues keeper Kasper Schmeichel repels both angled drives from the right side of the box.

Ian Dennis
BBC Radio 5 live senior football reporter at the King Power Stadium

"I'm sure all 37 of Leicester's goals have been from inside the area. So that Mahrez effort would have been a first."

You can listen to Ian and pundit Steve Claridge by clicking on 'live coverage' at the top of this page.

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Everyone knows what Riyad Mahrez has got in his locker. Stopping him, however, is something else. The Leicester magician tricks his way inside from the right touchline, City's defence back off, allowing him to blast at goal from 20 yards. Joe Hart watches it whizz well over his crossbar.

That attack came down the right, but Leicester have been targeting the left flank early on. Jamie Vardy has pulled wide a few times, Riyad Mahrez has drifted to the same side and Marc Albrighton, who has started on the flank, is seeing some ball.

Albrighton has six assists this season. Bacary Sagna could have his hands full at right back for the visitors.

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Leicester have yet to stretch Joe Hart in the Man City goal - but they're trying. N'Golo Kante digs out a cross after some tenacious play down the right flank, but Jamie Vardy can't acrobatically send the ball goalwards.

There are a couple of goals to tell you about in the Championship. 

Look away now Leeds fans because Derby have gone 1-0 up at Elland Road thanks to the waltzing Jeff Hendrick, dribbling beyond a couple of defenders to cutely finish beyond Marco Silvestri. 

Cardiff? It's 1-1 against Nottingham Forest with Aron Gunnarsson leveling for the Welsh team. 

Elsewhere it's Brighton 0-0 Ipswich and Fulham 1-0 Rotherham.