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Patson Daka scores four to lift Leicester over Spartak Moscow

Patson Daka delivered an incredible performance for Leicester City by scoring four goals in a thrilling 4-3 win over Spartak Moscow on Wednesday night.

Having made the long trip to Russia, Leicester were on the ropes after conceding two first half goals.

Alexander Sobolev fired in the first via a deflection before former Chelsea wing-back Victor Moses set up Jordan Larsson for the second.

Zambia forward Daka gave the Foxes some hope heading into the break as he reduced the deficit by one goal thanks to a great pass from Kelechi Iheanacho.

The summer signing would eventually give Leicester much more by equalising shortly after the break, once again assisted by Iheanacho.

Just before the hour mark, Daka completed his hat-trick after timing his run to perfection to latch onto Youri Tielemans' pass to make it 3-2.

Daka wasn't done yet however as the 23-year-old received James Maddison's pass to put the game to bed with 10 minutes to go.

Sobolev's second goal of the game scared Leicester but they ultimately held on to secure a vital three points.

The Premier League side are second in Group C, two points behind first-placed Legia Warsaw and three points ahead of Napoli.

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