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Plymouth Argyle 1-0 Leicester City: Pilgrims deal blow to Foxes’ promotion hopes

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Mustapha Bundu’s Goal Secures 1-0 Victory for Plymouth Argyle Over Leicester City

Mustapha Bundu’s goal was the highlight of the match as Plymouth Argyle secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Championship leaders Leicester City at Home Park. The win not only dealt a blow to Leicester’s automatic promotion hopes but also gave Plymouth a huge boost in their survival battle.

Bundu’s goal, just his third since joining Argyle in the summer and his first in more than four months, came after an excellent counter-attack that saw him calmly slot the ball home with his right foot. Despite being outplayed for the first 20 minutes, Argyle held on to their lead as Leicester’s Patson Daka missed two fantastic chances to equalize in the second half.

Leicester, who lost back-to-back games for just the fourth time this season, now find themselves level on points with Ipswich Town and one point ahead of Leeds United. The defeat leaves their automatic promotion hopes hanging in the balance.

On the other hand, Plymouth’s unbeaten run under interim coaches Neil Dewsnip and Kevin Nancekivell continues, with the team now sitting five points clear of the relegation zone. The victory was a testament to the hard work and determination of the players, who executed the game plan to perfection.

The atmosphere at Home Park was electric as the fans celebrated a memorable win that could prove crucial in their fight for survival. With three games remaining, Plymouth will be looking to build on this result and secure their place in the Championship for next season.

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