Matchweek 33

As we come to the end of MW33 we look ahead to MW34 which begins on Friday. Make sure to join us here for Matchday Live, we’ll be kicking things off with the Scout Q&A at 1730 BST. We’ll see you then.

FRIDAY 30 APRIL
2000 BST - Southampton v Leicester

SATURDAY 1 MAY
1230 BST - Palace v Man City
1500 BST - Brighton v Leeds
1730 BST - Chelsea v Fulham
2000 BST - Everton v Villa

SUNDAY 2 MAY
1400 BST - Newcastle v Arsenal
1630 BST - Man Utd v Liverpool
1915 BST - Spurs v Sheff Utd

MONDAY 3 MAY
1800 BST - West Brom v Wolves
2015 BST - Burnley v West Ham

"It feels a bit like when Leicester won the league – people expecting them to fall away but they keep plugging away and get them over the line. We call it winning ugly – it wasn't great today but it's about getting the win."

"Palace got at Leicester, they frustrated them and the work-rate was very high. I'm a bit disappointed Bathshuayi didn't come on when they were 2-1 down, I think it's a bit strange not to bring on a proven goalscorer when you're behind, but they gave Leicester a tough game. They gave a good account of themselves."

Leicester have picked up 62 points from their 33 Premier League games this season, only managing more at this stage of a top-flight campaign in 1962-63 (66) and 2015-16 (72).

"Iheanacho saved me from a crazy battle in a private league, bravo"

"Castagne has produced 9 points or more in each of his last 2 matches for the first time since GW2. Five of his 6 attacking returns this season have come across the first 2 matches of 2020/21 and the two most recent."

"Iheanacho was outstanding. He made the first goal for Castagne and his goal was fantastic – it needed to be to beat Guaita. I'm so pleased for him because he's worked so hard to force his way into this team, and he's Leicester's main man at the moment."

3 - Iheanacho
2 - Eze
1 - Castagne

"It was a huge win for Leicester. They needed it to keep the pressure on, and it was massive they got it. They came out in the second half, 1-0 down, needed to get something going – and Iheanacho was the man to do it."

Kelechi Iheanacho has netted 14 goals in his last 14 appearances for Leicester in all competitions, as many as he managed in his previous 76 for the Foxes

The Foxes come from behind to claim all three points against the Eagles. Wilfried Zaha scored the opener as the visitors carried their lead into the break. Timothy Castagne levelled five minutes after the restart and Kelechi Iheanacho won it ten minutes from time. Leicester are now seven points clear of fifth place.

That would have wrapped it up for Leicester. Jamie Vardy breaks free and squares to ball across to Kelechi Iheanacho. When faced with a defender he knocks the ball to Ayoze Perez to his left. Perez can't manage to make it three as his effort from inside the area is saved by Vincente Guaita. We've got four minutes of additional time.

Christian Benteke gets his head on an Eberechi Eze free-kick from deep but can't manage to flick his headed effort on target. You feel there won't be too many more chances for a leveller for the visiting side.

Palace make a couple of change as James McCarthy and Jeffrey Schlupp come on to take the place of Luka Milivojevic and Jairo Riedewald. The visitors had also made a change just before the goal with Andros Townsend replacing Jordan Ayew.

"That is a fantastic goal from Iheanacho. Talk about making something happen out of nothing – he's got players around him but the touch, the poise is top drawer. It's a real snapshot with his left foot and the power is incredible. It's a brilliant strike."

Ten minutes from time and who else but the man in-form Kelechi Iheanacho pops up with a beautiful goal. He's played into the area by Jonny Evans down the right and nearly breaks the net with a ferocious shot. Leicester lead with just ten minutes remaining.

Brilliant play between the two Leicester front-men. Jamie Vardy lays the ball to Kelechi Iheanacho who returns the favour playing Vardy into the area. He rides a challenge but from a tight angle can't manage to roll the ball into the back of the net.

Jairo Riedewald is penalised for a foul about 30 yards out. With no James Maddison on the pitch Youri Tielemans is the man on set-pieces. His cross towards the back-post is headed behind for a corner. Tielemans' first corner is a good one but his second delivery is poor and Palace clear.

"On control of play Leicester deserve to be in this game and perhaps even winning it. On chances, Crystal Palace should be 2-1 up – they've had two great chances, one of which they've taken."

Brendan Rodgers makes a double change. Luke Thomas and James Maddison are withdrawn with Marc Albrighton and Ayoze Perez coming on to take their place.

Another good chance for Palace. Eberechi Eze delivers a corner from the left and manages to pick out Christian Benteke. The Belgian meets to ball well six-yards out but his header is straight at Kasper Schmeichel.

At the other end Jamie Vardy has the ball in the net but the flag goes up instantly and the goal does not stand.

The hosts have continued to dominate possession. They're managing to get more shots away than they were in the first half but will be looking to create a couple more clearer sights of goal.

Lovely play from Jamie Vardy coming in from the left. He manages to jink his way into the area past Cheikou Kouyate and gets his shot away. The angle is against him and Vincente Guaita pounces on the ball.

James Maddison picks up the ball and decides to test Vincente Guaita from range. The Palace 'keeper gets down to his left and prevents Maddison's shot from creeping into the bottom corner.

"Well played Jonny Evans, he never gives it up, but I cannot understand why Riedewald doesn't take this on himself. Yes it's unselfish but I don't know why he complicates matters – just slot it in the corner. He doesn't have the confidence to finish it. Evans does really well though, it's a brilliant recovery tackle."

What a golden chance this is for Palace. Jairo Riedewald is played through on goal and is completely free. When he gets inside the penalty area he decides to try to play in Christian Benteke on his right but Jonny Evans comes flying in and steals the ball off Benteke's foot. Bizarre that the Palace man decided not to shoot himself with only Kasper Schmeichel to beat.

"You have to feel for Kouyate, it's a fortunate break for Iheanacho as he controls the ball. It's a decent ball from Tielemans but Crystal Palace felt they had it under control. But then Iheanacho does really well, to set it up for Castagne and it's a powerful finish into the top corner."

Leicester are level after just five minutes of the second half. It's a fantastic finish from Timothy Castagne who belts it into the top left corner from a few yards out after being played in by Kelechi Iheanacho.

"The next 45 minutes is massive for Leicester. They'll be looking at the next three games and knowing this is a game they have to take points from. This is a must-win for them, and Brendan Rodgers will have been reiterating that in the dressing room. For Palace it's more of the same – they've been fantastic, nullifying the threats."