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Jamie Vardy was on target from the penalty spot as Leicester moved up to second in the Premier League after a 2-0 win over ill-fated Tottenham.
Jose Mourinho’s men were seen as the main challengers for defending champions Liverpool after a promising start to the season, but they were second best in a limp show in north London.
Vardy’s half-time kick and an own goal from Toby Alderweireld just before the hour saw Brendan Rodgers take one off his former mentor and saw his team deviate by four points of the head.
Although Spurs made it a lot easier for them than they should, winning a team around them at the table sends a strong message.
For Tottenham, the defeat follows on from Anfield midweek and how it validates Mourinho’s view that they have never been title contenders.
At the start of Sunday’s kick-off, Sheffield United were sorely deprived of a first league win of the season after substitute Danny Welbeck recovered a 1-1 draw for struggling compatriots Brighton.
Albion striker Welbeck stole home with three minutes remaining as the beleaguered Blades had to settle for just a second point in a miserable campaign at the end of their 14th game.
Jayden Bogle’s deflected strike in the second half on his top-end debut had the visitors on course for an unlikely win after John Lundstram’s dismissal leaving them with 10 men for 50 minutes.
Chris Wilder’s fight team could have even ended a tense competition with empty hands as Alireza Jahanbakhsh headed against the crossbar deep in extra time.
United have eight points of safety after ending an eight-game losing streak, while Brighton move two points above the relegation zone as their alarming home form continues.
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