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Derby County 1-3 Leicester City: 5 Things We Learned

The East Midlands derby went the Foxes' way as they came away with a 3-1 win and local bragging rights, against the form book.

06.12.25, 00:38 Updated 01.01.26, 12:25 5 Minute Read

Andy Moore

Andy Moore

A stunning first half-hour saw the Foxes bounce back from two consecutive defeats to climb into the top half of the Championship table after a 3-1 win at Pride Park.

Goals from Bobby De Cordova-Reid, Oliver Skipp and Jordan James inside 31 minutes was enough to give Leicester City a comfortable cushion and despite the home side hitting back on the hour mark, a workmanlike performance saw out any signs of danger in the final third of the match. 

Here AndyFFS looks at 5 things we learned from the victory. 

1.) Cifuentes looks to be Arrowing in on his preferred line-up. 

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