Brilliant Riyad Mahrez orchestrates Leicester victory over Huddersfield

Riyad Mahrez highlighted his value to Leicester City by orchestrating this victory over Huddersfield, opening the scoring with an exquisite volley before teeing up Islam Slimani for his team’s second goal. Marc Albrighton struck a third late on.

Mahrez’s brilliance, which came in the wake of gleaming recent form, illuminated an otherwise drab encounter and endeared him further to home fans, who sang his name when he was substituted before the end. This performance must also have made the Algerian more attractive to any club thinking of forking out for a slinky and sharp attacker this January.

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