James Maddison made it back-to-back goals in the Premier League with his strike against Huddersfield
Second-half goals from James Maddison and Jamie Vardy saw Leicester end a run of two consecutive defeats and claim their third win of the Premier League season.
Huddersfield took an early lead when Mathias Jorgensen squeezed the ball past Kasper Schmeichel from close range after a flick-on from Laurent Depoitre.
But Leicester hit back with a well-executed counter-attacking goal from Kelechi Iheanacho as Huddersfield committed men forward in search of a second.
The hosts dominated possession after the break and took the lead when Maddison stepped up to fire a free-kick into the top corner from 25 yards after a foul on Nampalys Mendy.
The Foxes then took charge, Vardy rounding off an impressive performance by bursting through on goal before lifting the ball nonchalantly over Terriers goalkeeper Jonas Lossl.
Victory for Claude Puel's men sees them move up into eighth, while the Terriers drop to the foot of the table.
Pressure off Puel or a stay of execution?
Pressure has been mounting on Puel in recent weeks after Leicester's poor run of form, which had seen the Foxes claim only one win this season, against promoted Wolves.
And the hosts could not have got off to a worse start, something Puel later admitted is a recurring issue, as Jorgensen handed the visitors the lead after just five minutes.
Leicester drew level when Huddersfield lost the ball high up the field, but the hosts struggled to break down their resilient opponents in the first half.
Puel's men had 62% of possession but lacked cutting edge in attack as the Frenchman employed the creative Maddison on the left, instead of in the more central role he has been accustomed to since his £20m move to the King Power Stadium from Norwich.
Leicester continued to struggle in their attempts to break Huddersfield down after the interval, but it was a moment of brilliance from the England U21 international that was the difference, as the midfielder made it back to back goals in the Premier League.
The King Power was noticeably louder after Maddison's strike - and the noise from the stands transferred energy to the players on the pitch, as Leicester released the shackles and played with more freedom.
They went on to have 11 shots in the second period, compared with four in the first half, and while bigger challenges to Puel's reign lie ahead, Vardy's third consecutive goal against the Terriers rounded off what was ultimately a comfortable win.
Terriers pay for lack of goals again
Goals have been a real issue for Huddersfield and David Wagner's men came into the game having failed to score in 24 of their past 43 Premier League games - the most of any club.
Jorgensen's opener was only their third goal in six games, but it could have been so much better for the West Yorkshire club.
With the scores level, and Leicester offering little attacking intent, Huddersfield striker Laurent Depoitre had a great chance to regain the lead for his side.
The Frenchman went clean through on goal before attempting to go around Schmeichel, but Harry Maguire managed to nudge the ball behind with a crucial touch off his toe.
Huddersfield could only manage two shots at goal in the second half, but Depoitre had another opportunity to find the back of the net.
The 29-year-old, who replaced Steve Mounie in the starting line-up, had a free header inside the Foxes' box but sent it straight at Schmeichel.
Wagner later said his side had gifted "presents" to their opponents for all three goals, but it is the poor conversion rate at the other end that remains a cause for concern.
More to follow.
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Line-ups
Leicester
1Schmeichel
18Amartey
6Evans
15Maguire
3Chilwell
25NdidiBooked at 18mins
24Mendy
31GhezzalBooked at 43minsSubstituted forGrayat 45'minutes
8IheanachoSubstituted forAlbrightonat 77'minutes
10MaddisonSubstituted forOkazakiat 85'minutes
9Vardy
Substitutes
7Gray
11Albrighton
12Ward
14Ricardo Pereira
20Okazaki
23Adrien Silva
28Fuchs
Huddersfield
1Lössl
37Durm
25M Jorgensen
26Schindler
5KongoloBooked at 47minsSubstituted forPritchardat 72'minutes
15Löwe
9KachungaSubstituted forDiakhabyat 57'minutes
10Mooy
8Billing
17van La Parra
20Depoitre
Substitutes
6Hogg
11Diakhaby
12Hamer
18Mbenza
21Pritchard
24Mounie
33Hadergjonaj
Referee:
David Coote
Attendance:
31,676
Match Stats
Home TeamLeicesterAway TeamHuddersfield
Possession
Home62%
Away38%
Shots
Home18
Away9
Shots on Target
Home8
Away2
Corners
Home3
Away1
Fouls
Home10
Away16
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Match ends, Leicester City 3, Huddersfield Town 1.
Full TimePosted at 90'+4'
Second Half ends, Leicester City 3, Huddersfield Town 1.
Posted at 90'+4'
Attempt missed. Jamie Vardy (Leicester City) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Marc Albrighton with a cross following a corner.
Posted at 90'+3'
Corner, Leicester City. Conceded by Jonas Lössl.
Posted at 90'+3'
Attempt saved. Shinji Okazaki (Leicester City) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner.
Posted at 90'+2'
Attempt missed. Aaron Mooy (Huddersfield Town) right footed shot from outside the box is too high.
Posted at 90'
Attempt blocked. Marc Albrighton (Leicester City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Ben Chilwell.
Posted at 88'
Attempt missed. Daniel Amartey (Leicester City) right footed shot from the right side of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Jamie Vardy.
Posted at 88'
Attempt missed. Jamie Vardy (Leicester City) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Ben Chilwell with a cross.
Posted at 88'
Nampalys Mendy (Leicester City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Posted at 88'
Foul by Laurent Depoitre (Huddersfield Town).
Posted at 87'
Offside, Leicester City. Shinji Okazaki tries a through ball, but Jamie Vardy is caught offside.
Posted at 87'
Attempt blocked. Alex Pritchard (Huddersfield Town) header from the centre of the box is blocked.
Posted at 86'
Jonny Evans (Leicester City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Posted at 86'
Foul by Laurent Depoitre (Huddersfield Town).
SubstitutionPosted at 85'
Substitution, Leicester City. Shinji Okazaki replaces James Maddison.
Posted at 84'
Attempt saved. Laurent Depoitre (Huddersfield Town) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Christopher Schindler with a headed pass.
Posted at 83'
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Posted at 83'
Delay in match Harry Maguire (Leicester City) because of an injury.
Posted at 82'
Harry Maguire (Leicester City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Posted at 82'
Foul by Adama Diakhaby (Huddersfield Town).
Posted at 82'
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Posted at 81'
Delay in match James Maddison (Leicester City) because of an injury.
Posted at 80'
Harry Maguire (Leicester City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Posted at 80'
Foul by Laurent Depoitre (Huddersfield Town).
SubstitutionPosted at 77'
Substitution, Leicester City. Marc Albrighton replaces Kelechi Iheanacho.
Goal!Posted at 75'
Goal! Leicester City 3, Huddersfield Town 1. Jamie Vardy (Leicester City) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Kelechi Iheanacho with a through ball following a fast break.
Posted at 73'
Attempt saved. Demarai Gray (Leicester City) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Kelechi Iheanacho.
Posted at 72'
Hand ball by Laurent Depoitre (Huddersfield Town).
SubstitutionPosted at 72'
Substitution, Huddersfield Town. Alex Pritchard replaces Terence Kongolo.
Posted at 71'
Foul by Daniel Amartey (Leicester City).
Posted at 71'
Rajiv van La Parra (Huddersfield Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Posted at 69'
Attempt missed. Demarai Gray (Leicester City) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Kelechi Iheanacho.
Goal!Posted at 66'
Goal! Leicester City 2, Huddersfield Town 1. James Maddison (Leicester City) from a free kick with a right footed shot to the top left corner.
Posted at 65'
Nampalys Mendy (Leicester City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Posted at 65'
Foul by Adama Diakhaby (Huddersfield Town).
Posted at 65'
Corner, Leicester City. Conceded by Chris Löwe.
Posted at 65'
Attempt blocked. Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Demarai Gray.
Posted at 63'
Foul by Jamie Vardy (Leicester City).
Posted at 63'
Adama Diakhaby (Huddersfield Town) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
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