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Half-Time Report: Leicester City one goal up against Hull City

Riyad Mahrez's goal gives Leicester City a 1-0 lead going into the break of their Premier League basement battle against Hull City at the KC Stadium.

Riyad Mahrez's goal has given Leicester City a 1-0 lead going into half time against Hull City this afternoon as Nigel Pearson's side look for a first Premier League win since September.

Robbie Brady of Hull City holds off Matthew James of Leicester City during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Leicester City at KC Stadium on December 28, 2014© Getty Images

The away side saw plenty of the ball during the opening exchanges, but struggled to create anything by way of goalscoring opportunities.

After six minutes, Hull created the game's first chance as Sone Aluko bent an effort towards goal, but Leicester keeper Ben Hamer was there and held it comfortably.

Hamer then had to be alert to deny Gaston Ramirez, who skipped past a few challenges before swinging a left-footed shot at the Englishman.

It was an encouraging period for Hull, but the game turned scrappy and congested as both sides looked to establish control in midfield.

Leicester eventually made the breakthrough through Mahrez, who cut inside Stephen Quinn before curling past Allan McGregor from the edge of the box.

Ramirez had an opportunity to level things up for Hull after he evaded Wes Morgan and collected Alex Bruce's through ball, but his first touch was too heavy and he ran out of play.

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Riyad Mahrez of Leicester City scores the opening goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Hull City and Leicester City at KC Stadium on December 28, 2014
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