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‘It’s not easy for defenders’ – Leicester City’s Perez raves about partnership with Iheanacho and Vardy

Leicester City midfielder Ayoze Perez is raving about his partnership with Nigeria striker Kelechi Iheanacho and Jamie Vardy following their 5-0 humiliation of Sheffield United in Sunday’s Premier League outing.

The Spanish playmaker played a pivot role as Vardy and Iheanacho led the Foxes' attack at the King Power Stadium.

Vardy provided the assist for Iheanacho's opener in the first-half and later in the second half, Perez doubled the lead before the Nigerian forward grabbed his second goal in the 69th minute, thanks to Vardy’s second assist.

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Nine minutes later, the 24-year-old bagged his first Premier League hat-trick after benefitting from Wilfred Ndidi's assist.