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Riyad Mahrez could be dropped from penalty taking duties for Leicester after missing against Manchester City

Riyad Mahrez faces being removed from penalty duty after another miss proved costly against Manchester City. Craig Shakespeare said he would hold talks with Mahrez and insisted he may take the responsibility off him.

Mahrez has long been Leicester's designated spot-kick specialist but his record has been patchy.

The Algerian slipped as he scored a second-half penalty at the Etihad that would have drawn Leicester level had referee Bobby Madley not spotted the double-hit and disallowed the goal.

Riyad Mahrez could be taken off penalties for Leicester City, suggests Craig Shakespeare
Riyad Mahrez could be taken off penalties for Leicester City, suggests Craig Shakespeare

It stands as the fourth miss from 11 attempts in the Premier League, with an earlier failure this season against Swansea meaning a nervous finish at 2-1 to Leicester.