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Leicester vs. Everton: Score, Reaction from 2016 Premier League Match

Leicester City were treated to a champion's return at King Power Stadium on Saturday as they dealt Everton a 3-1 defeat in their first home match since winning their first top-flight title.

Jamie Vardy missed a second-half penalty but marked a successful return to manager Claudio Ranieri's lineup with one goal either side of the break, taking his tally to 24 for the season. Andy King provided Leicester's third, while Kevin Mirallas slotted home a late consolation for the visitors.

Vardy took just five minutes to open the scoring against Everton on Saturday.

Marcin Wasilewski filled in at centre-back for the suspended Robert Huth and enjoyed a fine display for the Foxes, while Matthew Pennington and Oumar Niasse made just their second league starts for Everton.