Premier League: Leeds 1-4 Leicester City - Foxes climb to second after Tielemans' brace

Leicester City clinched a beautiful win against Leeds United inside Elland Road on Monday in their Premier League clash with Belgian midfielder Youri Tielemans scoring a brace to help the Foxes move up to second.

Jamie Vardy celebrates goal for Leicester City against Leeds United with teammates. Photo: @LCFC

The Foxes cruised past Marcelo Bielsa's Peacocks 4-1 as they moved one point close to League leaders and defending champions Liverpool on the table.

English winger Harvey Barnes opened scoring for Brendan Rogers side early in the 2nd minute assisted by striker Jamie Vardy. Youri Tielemans made it two in the 21st minute.

Leicester City have moved up to second, one point behind toppers Liverpool. Photo: @LCFC

Three minutes into the second half, Irish defender Staurt Dallas pulled one for the Peacocks but Leicester City went further ahead in the 76th minute when Jamie Vardy netted the third.

Tielemans sealed the win for the visitors with his second goal from the penalty spot in stoppage time earning Leicester City their fourth consecutive win.

Leicester City have earned a total of fifteen points from seven games and moved up to second, one point behind leaders Liverpool while Leeds United are twelfth with ten points from seven games.

Watch: Jamie Vardy's goal at Elland Road ⬇