Golden boots
THE EPL’S BEST XI Jamie Vardy, in a new pair of golden Nike Hyper Venoms, made history on Saturday by scoring for the 11th Premier League match running in Leicester City’s 1-1 home draw with Manchester United. Here is a look at his feat in numbers. All 13 goals during this run 13 were scored inside the box.
1 headed Touches Vardy had in the rst goal half – the fewest of any player 12 – but he still found the net.
His 11-game record came on his 111th league match 10 with 111 for the Foxes. his right boot His goal marked the rst time that 545 Manchester United conceded from open play in the league in 2 with 545 minutes. his left boot
HOW VARDY RANKS AMONG EPL FORWARDS 2015-16 Goals 14 1st Total shots 42 1st Shots on target 26 1st Points won by goals 14 1st Hit woodwork 4 1st Chances created 19 2nd Source: OPTA
NEW TARGET IN SIGHT He can equal the all-time top- ight record of goals in consecutive games at Swansea on Saturday. • Jimmy Dunne scored in 12 straight matches for Shef eld United in 1931-32. • Stan Mortensen netted 15 goals in consecutive appearances for Blackpool in 1950-51, but missed matches during that run due to injury.
TWEET SUCCESS Well done @vardy7! You’re number one now and you deserved it. #11inarow. Ruud van Nistelrooy, former United striker who shared the record for most consecutive Premier League games scored in until Saturday
Congratulations @vardy7 what a magni cent achievement!!! Alan Shearer, the Premier League’s all-time leading scorer with 260 goals
Congratulations to Mr Vardy....what a story ...always believe kids...it’s never too late. Rio Ferdinand, former United and England defender
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