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James Maddison misses chance to shine as Leicester are held by Crystal Palace

James Maddison missed the chance to make a lasting impression on England manager Gareth Southgate as Leicester were held to a 0-0 draw by Crystal Palace.

Peter Crouch: Leicester's James Maddison 'hasn't had the best game' after earning suspension with dive

Peter Crouch admitted that James Maddison ‘hadn’t had the best game’ after earning a suspension during the 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace on Saturday. Leicester finished the game in 19th place on five points, level with Nottingham Forest below them and with the bottom-placed side yet to play their game in hand.

Brendan Rodgers: Leicester City have to 'fight' due to lack of summer transfer window spending

Brendan Rodgers suggested that a lack of transfer spending was at the root of Leicester’s struggles after a draw with Crystal Palace on Saturday. A 0-0 stalemate was enough to lift the former Premier League champions off the bottom of the table but Nottingham Forest could leapfrog them with their game in hand, and it was another frustrating display at the King Power Stadium. Ad Kasper Schmeichel left Leicester in the summer to join Nice, and Wesley Fofana was sold to Chelsea for around £80 million.

Premier League: Leicester City fail to storm Crystal Palace in goalless draw

Leicester City’s poor start to the Premier League season dragged on with a dour goalless draw at home to Crystal Palace on Saturday, although the point they earned moves them off the foot of the table for now. The lively James Maddison had the best two chances at the King Power Stadium but failed to hit the target on both occasions, while it took more than an hour for Palace to have a shot on target in a clash between two sides short on confidence.