In the Blades’ first game since the departure of manager Chris Wilder, Kelechi Iheanacho scored a superb hat-trick as Leicester City maintained their push for a top-four finish with a commanding Premier League victory over Sheffield United.
The Under-23s manager, Paul Heckingbottom, was named temporary manager until the end of the season on Saturday, after Wilder’s resignation by “mutual consent” after almost five years in charge.
However, at King Power Stadium, Leicester was far superior on Sunday, as Iheanacho maintained his excellent goal-scoring form as the Foxes run wild in the second half.
In a Premier League game, Iheanacho scored for the first time when he reached Jamie Vardy’s cut-back just before the break to break the deadlock.
Before the Nigeria forward’s powerful strike sealed his treble, Iheanacho got his second from Jamie Vardy’s excellent pass five minutes later.
Vardy thought he had ended a six-game goal drought with his shot 10 minutes from time, but Blades defender Ethan Ampadu was adjudged to have made the decisive touch.
Leicester moves into second place, above Manchester United, who face West Ham later on Sunday, while Sheffield United remains 12 points from safety.
Leicester City – Sheffield United 5-0
Goals: Iheanacho (39′, 69′, 78′), Pérez (64′), Ampadu (80′ og)
