Championship Wrap: Leicester go eight clear

Nigel Pearson's side took advantage of the inactivity of QPR and Burnley to extend their lead at the summit with a seventh successive league win - a run that equals their club record.

Jamie Vardy opened the scoring in the 52nd minute and although David Nugent saw his penalty saved by Shay Given 18 minutes later, Ritchie de Laet doubled Leicester's advantage soon after as the visitors' six-match unbeaten league run came to an end.

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