What Leicester City Are Doing Right in Their Search for a First Win – and Where They’re Falling Short

Five games into their return to the Premier League, Leicester City remain winless, but it hasn’t been a total disaster.

Currently sitting 15th in the table, they’ve managed to draw more games than they’ve lost.

While the situation isn’t ideal, there are both positives and negatives to take from their early performances.

To provide a balanced evaluation of Leicester’s start, here are five positives and five negatives that capture the essence of their campaign so far:

Positives

Competitive in Every Game:

Although the elusive first win hasn’t come yet, Leicester have been competitive in all their matches.

Except for the game against Fulham, they’ve been in contention for victory in every fixture.

They’ve yet to be completely outclassed by any opponent, which is crucial for a team fighting to stay in the division.

Like Nigel Pearson’s squad a decade ago, maintaining competitiveness helps boost morale and belief, increasing the chances of future results.

Second-Half Comebacks at Home:

Leicester have trailed at halftime in all three of their home games, the only team in the Premier League to do so.

However, they’ve shown great resilience, coming out stronger in the second half of each match.

They’ve demonstrated spirit and determination, capitalizing on opponents’ weaknesses and creating opportunities. In fact, no team has a better second-half record at home than Leicester, a credit to manager Steve Cooper’s halftime adjustments.

Committed Defending:

While Leicester have been forced to defend more than they’d prefer and conceded several chances, their backline has shown tremendous effort.

They lead the league in blocked shots, with players like Wout Faes displaying excellent game-reading ability and commitment.

Their willingness to throw themselves into challenges has been a key defensive strength, even though they hope to reduce the number of chances they concede going forward.

Though Leicester haven’t secured a victory yet, their ability to stay competitive, make strong second-half comebacks, and defend with commitment are positive signs.

If they continue to build on these strengths, their first win could be just around the corner.