James Justin scored his second double of the season to help Leicester progress through to the fourth round of the FA Cup with a crushing 6-2 victory over QPR.
Ruud van Nistelrooy’s side produced a professional display after the interval to give the Dutchman his second victory as boss, which could also inject some momentum into the Foxes’ Premier League survival bid.
Justin put Leicester ahead in foggy conditions at the King Power Stadium before QPR equalised through Jonathan Varane’s firecracker, but the hosts put breathing space between themselves and their Championship visitors with goals from Stephy Mavididi and Facundo Buonanotte.
Stephy Mavididi celebrates after restoring Leicester’s lead against QPR
On the stroke of half-time, Harry Winks lazily gifted Rayan Kolli a goal to cut the deficit to 3-2, yet that did not deflate Leicester as they showed their top-flight quality in the second 45.
Justin’s second, Jamie Vardy’s penalty on his 38th birthday and Wout Faes’ beauty – a 30-yard strike into the top corner after a mazy run forwards – snapped a run of five consecutive defeats.
Jamie Vardy leaps in celebration after giving Leicester a 4-2 lead against QPR
More to follow.
Can you spot the ball? How fog made life difficult in Leicester
Foggy conditions made it a difficult watch at the King Power Stadium
The fog carried on through the game
QPR goalkeeper Joe Walsh looks through the Leicester fog