LEICESTER, England :A stunning first-half goal by attacking midfielder Facundo Buonanotte lifted Leicester City to their first win of the Premier League season as the hosts beat Bournemouth 1-0 at the King Power Stadium on Saturday.
Leicester moved up to 15th place in the standings with six points from seven matches, while Bournemouth dropped to 13th with eight points.
The win will put a smile back on the face of Leicester manager Steve Cooper, who had been under pressure after losing three and drawing three of their previous six league games.
A moment of individual brilliance from Buonanotte put Leicester ahead in the 16th minute to the delight of the home fans after the Argentine received a lofted pass from full back James Justin before unleashing a powerful left-footed shot into the top corner.
The 19-year-old Buonanotte, who is on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion, looked lively and had nearly put Leicester ahead inside the opening eight minutes after weaving past the Bournemouth defence before launching a rocket from 25 yards out.
However, his superb effort was saved by Bournemouth goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga.
The promoted side appealed for a penalty around the 25th minute for a potential handball by Bournemouth centre back Illia Zabarnyi but it was not given.
Leicester captain Jamie Vardy wasted a golden opportunity to double his side’s lead ten minutes later when he fired wide from a good position.
Defensive midfielder Lewis Cook thought he had put Bournemouth on level terms after scoring from a direct free-kick in the 65th minute, but his effort was ruled out for offside.
Leicester’s tempo dropped after halftime, and they withstood some late Bournemouth pressure to hold on for all three points.
