Troy Deeney’s BBC Team of the Weekend features two Leicester City stars.
The Foxes’ wait for a first Premier League win this season goes on after they were beaten 4-2 by Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.
Steve Cooper’s side found themselves 2-0 down before half-time, despite two controversial decisions that left the Leicester boss baffled.
James Justin then scored a second-half brace to bring the East Midlanders level but it was heartbreak in stoppage time as Wilfred Ndidi’s 90th-minute own goal was followed up by Kai Havertz’s late goal to inflict another defeat on the Foxes.
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Troy Deeney picks two Leicester City stars in best XI for first time
Despite another disappointing result, there were still some positives to take away, the biggest of course being Mads Hermansen’s.
Without the Denmark international, Leicester could’ve conceded seven or eight but Hermansen made 13 saves at the Emirates – just one shy of the Premier League record.
His performance saw him earn a place in Deeney’s Team of the Week after “one of the best performances I’ve seen”.
Writing in his column, he said: “I know he was on the losing team but he made five world-class saves that kept Leicester in the game against Arsenal and gave them a chance of taking something from it.
“Honestly, it was one of the best performances I’ve seen from a goalkeeper on a losing team in my life.”
It was the first time a Leicester player had been included in the best XI and if that wasn’t enough, a second was also named in the form of goalscorer Justin.
“I don’t remember him having much to do defensively, with all the troubles coming down Arsenal’s right, the former Watford forward added.
“He then popped in the second half with a decent header for his first goal, while the volley he hit to equalise was unbelievable. So much could’ve gone wrong with that but the technique was excellent.”
Mads Hermansen reveals what Leicester City need to change
Hermansen’s heroics dominated the weekend’s proceedings but Leicester fans know that it isn’t going to be enough on its own to avoid an immediate return to the Championship.
Speaking after the game, the City shot-stopper pointed out that Arsenal had registered 36 attempts on goal – something that can’t be repeated.
“I’m disappointed first of all,” Hermansen told the club. “It was a tough game of course. They’re a great team with fantastic players, and they played well. It was not easy.
“I must admit, it was a bit too much today. We conceded 36 shots on goal. No matter who you play, that’s simply too much. We have to look at what we can improve and try to do it better for the future.”