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Leicester's Historic Defeat and Premier League Updates

Leicester City endured a devastating 4-0 home defeat to Brentford on Friday, February 21, 2025, marking a historic low for the club. This loss signifies their sixth consecutive home league defeat without scoring, setting a new Premier League record.

 

Brentford dominated the match from the outset, with Mikkel Damsgaard orchestrating the attack. He provided assists for Yoane Wissa's 17th-minute opener and Bryan Mbeumo's goal ten minutes later. Christian Norgaard added a third in the 32nd minute, and Fabio Carvalho sealed the rout with a late goal in the 89th minute.

 

This defeat leaves Leicester City firmly in the relegation zone, having suffered ten losses in their last fifteen Premier League matches. The pressure mounts on manager Ruud van Nistelrooy as the team's prospects for remaining in the top flight grow increasingly bleak.

 

In contrast, Brentford's victory propels them to 10th place in the league standings, highlighting their aspirations for European competition. This win also marks their fourth consecutive away triumph, a club record in the Premier League.