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Brendan Rodgers slams his Leicester side's 'AWFUL' start to the defeat against Arsenal after conceding two cheap goals early on, with Foxes boss saying his team were 'so passive and lacked energy'

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers described his side's start to the defeat against Arsenal as 'awful' following the Foxes' disappointing defeat.

The Gunners scored two goals in the opening 18 minutes at the King Power Stadium, with Gabriel and Emile Smith Rowe on the scoresheet.

And despite having numerous chances, Leicester could not find a way past Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, who was the man of the match after a brilliant performance - yet Rodgers insists his side should have been much better early on.

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers described his side's start to the game as 'awful'
The Foxes conceded twice in the first 18 minutes and never recovered from that deficit

The Foxes conceded twice in the first 18 minutes and never recovered from that deficit

He told BT Sport: 'Awful start to the game.