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Islam Slimani opens Leicester account as Burnley beaten

Club-record signing Islam Slimani capped a dream Premier League debut as his brace powered Leicester City to victory over Burnley.

The Algeria international striker scored either side of the break to clinch a 3-0 win and seal a wonderful week after the Foxes' debut Champions League victory at Club Brugge.

Ben Mee's own goal wrapped up the win for the Foxes who played with the swagger which saw them romp to the title last season.

Slimani, a £29 million signing from Sporting Lisbon, added the brute force to international teammate Riyad Mahrez's trickery as the pair put Burnley to the sword.