Aug 8, 2015 at 3pm UK at ​King Power Stadium

LeicesterLeicester City
4-2
Sunderland

Vardy (11'), Mahrez (18', 24' pen.), Albrighton (66')
Vardy (49'), Schlupp (91')
FT(HT: 3-0)
Defoe (60'), Fletcher (71')
Rodwell (17'), Jones (42'), Kaboul (73'), Coates (85')
Riyad Mahrez of Leicester City celebrates scoring his team's second goal with his team mates during the Barclays Premier League match between Leicester City and Sunderland at The King Power Stadium on August 8, 2015
Result: Leicester ease past Sunderland in opener
Leicester City cruise past Sunderland in the opening day of the Premier League season courtesy of a 4-2 win to get Claudio Ranieri's reign off to the perfect start.
Reaction
Claudio Ranieri, Manager of Leicester City during the Pre Season Friendlly match between Lincoln City and Leicester City at Sincil Bank Stadium on July 21, 2015
Kasabian guitarist amazed Claudio Ranieri used band's song to fire up players
Kasabian guitarist Serge says that hearing Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri played one of the band's songs to his players is better than winning a music award.
Aug 13, 15:27
 Sebastian Larsson of Sunderland goes past the challenge from Alexandre Song of West Ham during the Barclays Premier League match on December 13, 2014
Sunderland midfielder Sebastian Larsson devastated by opening-day defeat
Sunderland midfielder Sebastian Larsson admits that the team's opening-day defeat to Leicester City was tough to take.
Aug 13, 13:18
 Jack Rodwell for Sunderland on January 1, 2015
Sunderland's Jack Rodwell: 'We killed ourselves in 30 mins against Leicester'
Sunderland midfielder Jack Rodwell says that he and his teammates 'killed themselves' in the first 30 minutes against Leicester City when they let in three goals.
Aug 10, 07:28
 Claudio Ranieri, Manager of Leicester City during the Pre Season Friendlly match between Lincoln City and Leicester City at Sincil Bank Stadium on July 21, 2015
Claudio Ranieri: 'Leicester City players were inspired by Kasabian'
New Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri claims that he used Kasabian's song "Fire" to inspire his Foxes players to their 4-2 Premier League win over Sunderland.
Aug 9, 14:30
 Steven Fletcher for Sunderland on January 24, 2015
Sunderland's Steven Fletcher: 'We have to bounce back next week'
Sunderland forward Steven Fletcher admits that his side have to bounce back from their opening-day loss to Leicester City when they play Norwich City next week.
Aug 9, 02:10
 Sunderland Manager Dick Advocaat watches on during a pre season friendly between Darlington and Sunderland at Heritage Park on July 9, 2015
Dick Advocaat concerned by Sunderland performance
Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat admits that his side's 4-2 defeat to Leicester City leaves him concerned.
Aug 8, 19:51
 Claudio Ranieri, Manager of Leicester City during the Pre Season Friendlly match between Lincoln City and Leicester City at Sincil Bank Stadium on July 21, 2015
Claudio Ranieri: 'Win was better than my first Chelsea game'
Claudio Ranieri says that Leicester City's win over Sunderland was better than his first game in charge of Chelsea 15 years ago.
Aug 8, 17:55
 Claudio Ranieri, Manager of Leicester City during the Pre Season Friendlly match between Lincoln City and Leicester City at Sincil Bank Stadium on July 21, 2015
Marc Albrighton: 'Claudio Ranieri has brought fresh ideas to Leicester City'
Claudio Ranieri has brought "fresh ideas" to Leicester City, says Foxes winger Marc Albrighton.
Aug 8, 17:28
The Match
Player Ratings
strong>Sports Mole looks at who shone and who struggled as Leicester City beat Sunderland 4-2 in their Premier League opener at the King Power Stadium.
Analysis
Sports Mole analyses the Premier League clash between Leicester City and Sunderland, which finished 4-2 to the Foxes.
Match Report
Leicester City cruise past Sunderland in the opening day of the Premier League season courtesy of a 4-2 win to get Claudio Ranieri's reign off to the perfect start.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of the opening Premier League match between Leicester City and Sunderland, which finished 4-2 to the Foxes.
HT Report
Leicester City dominate the first half against Sunderland as they hold a 3-0 lead in their Premier League opener at the King Power Stadium.
Team News
Shinji Okazaki is handed his debut for Leicester City in their Premier League opener at the King Power Stadium against Sunderland.
Preview
Sports Mole takes a closer look at both sides ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Leicester City and Sunderland.
Head to Head
May 16, 2015 3pm
Sunderland
0-0
Leicester

Bridcutt (29'), Cattermole (43'), Wickham (66'), Larsson (79')

Huth (63')
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Nov 22, 2014 3pm
Leicester
0-0
Sunderland

Vardy (53'), de Laet (85')

Larsson (42'), Cattermole (61'), Fletcher (68')
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Jan 1, 2007 3pm
Leicester
0-2
Sunderland

Kenton (47')
Connolly (83'), Hysén (79')
Whitehead (53')
Sep 16, 2006 3pm
Sunderland
1-1
Leicester
Hysén (66')
Fryatt (48')
Fryatt (41')
Apr 23, 2005 3pm
Sunderland
2-1
Leicester
Caldwell (60'), Stewart (23')
Wright (45'), Robinson (45'), Brown (56')
Maybury (5')
Gudjonsson (47'), Dublin (56')
Build-up
Claudio Ranieri, Manager of Leicester City during the Pre Season Friendlly match between Lincoln City and Leicester City at Sincil Bank Stadium on July 21, 2015
Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri excited for Premier League kickoff
Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri admits that he cannot wait for kickoff in his side's Premier League opener against Sunderland at the King Power Stadium.
Aug 8, 14:49
 Wes Morgan in action for Leicester on October 4, 2014
Leicester City's Wes Morgan eyeing perfect start under Claudio Ranieri
Leicester City captain Wes Morgan is determined to get off to a winning start under new manager Claudio Ranieri in his side's Premier League opener against Sunderland.
Aug 8, 03:58
 Sunderland Manager Dick Advocaat watches on during a pre season friendly between Darlington and Sunderland at Heritage Park on July 9, 2015
Sunderland's Jeremain Lens praises Dick Advocaat quality
Sunderland forward Jeremain Lens believes that the club will thrive this season under the management of veteran boss Dick Advocaat.
Aug 8, 02:10
Tables
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Leicester CityLeicester31199354312366
2Tottenham HotspurSpurs311710456243261
3Arsenal30167748301855
4Manchester CityMan City30156952322051
5West Ham UnitedWest Ham301311647351250
6Manchester UnitedMan Utd30148838271150
7Southampton31138104132947
8Stoke CityStoke31137113437-346
9Liverpool2912894540544
10Chelsea30101194541441
11West Bromwich AlbionWest Brom30109113037-739
12Everton29911951411038
13Bournemouth31108133850-1238
14Watford30107133032-237
15Swansea CitySwansea3199133140-936
16Crystal Palace3096153240-833
17Norwich CityNorwich3177173254-2228
18Sunderland3068163655-1926
19Newcastle UnitedNewcastle3067172955-2625
20Aston Villa3137212258-3616
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