Leicester moved out of the relegation zone as the faltering Premier League champions began life after Claudio Ranieri with a morale-boosting 3-1 win over Liverpool at an emotional King Power Stadium.
Jamie Vardy scored twice eiother side of a Danny Drinkwater rocket as Philippe Coutinho's second-half strike proved no more than a consolation for Jurgen Klopp's side.
With Craig Shakespeare installed as caretaker manager of the Foxes, Sportsmail's LAURIE WHITWELL assesses which of his players reponded positively to a tumultuous week at the Midlands club.
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Kasper Schmeichel: Gave a rousing pre-match rally, produced three very fine saves, and celebrated with epic gusto
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Danny Simpson: Delivered a number of superbly-timed tackles, with one particularly crucial on Coutinho in the box
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Wes Morgan: Became the accomplished leader of last season, flinging his body in the way to make important blocks
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Robert Huth: Missed a good headed chance early on but excelled aerially in his own area, clearing most in his path
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Christian Fuchs: Proved he does possess a right foot by cutting back to curl a super cross onto the head of Vardy
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Riyad Mahrez: Exchange with Fuchs for the third goal was delightful and run to set up Drinkwater a reprisal of his PFA Player of the Year form
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Danny Drinkwater: A little awry with some passing, but found the sweetest of spots for his spectacular volley and celebrated accordingly
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Wilfred Ndidi: Gave an uncanny impression of N’Golo Kante, appearing everywhere to make interceptions and tackles
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Marc Albrighton: His exquisite pass split Liverpool apart for Vardy’s goal and there was relentless energy to his play
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Shinji Okazaki: Restored to the line-up and buzzed until taken off to protect the lead, providing a key link between midfield and attack
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Jamie Vardy: Terrorised Liverpool’s defence all night.