Iheanacho’s goal lifts Leicester from relegation zone

Kelechi Iheanacho scored from the penalty spot in Leicester’s 2-1 win over Wolves to move out of the relegation zone …yesterday Photo: BBCSports

• Crystal Palace’s Survival Battle Continues Leicester boosted their Premier League survival chances after fighting back to beat Wolves in Dean Smith’s first home game in charge.

Timothy Castagne’s goal 15 minutes from time secured the three points for the Foxes and lifts them out of the relegation zone on goal difference.

Wolves had gone in front after 13 minutes when Youri Tielemens was caught in possession inside his own half, allowing Matheus Cunha to drive forward and finish from the edge of the box.

The goal shook Leicester, who had started brightly, but they were offered a way back into the game when Jamie Vardy went around Jose Sa and was brought down by the Wolves goalkeeper.

Kelechi Iheanacho coolly dispatched the penalty and Leicester regained the upper hand before half-time.

It was a more even contest after the break but the home side always looked the more likely and found the decisive goal thanks to some nice interplay down the left to free Victor Kristiansen and the full-back’s cut-back was smartly finished by Castagne.

Julen Lopetegui’s Wolves came close to an equaliser when Ruben Neves’ free-kick was tipped over the bar by Leicester keeper Daniel Iversen but the Foxes held on for a precious win.

Leicester are up to 17th while Wolves stay 13th, six points clear of the drop zone.

Meanwhile, Crystal Palace edged closer to Premier League survival with a drab goalless draw against Everton, who finished the game with 10 men and drop into the bottom three.

Palace were the more cohesive side in the first half without managing to carve out any clear openings, Michael Olise’s tame