Soccer-De Bruyne free-kick fires City to win at Leicester in Haaland absence

Soccer Football - Premier League - Leicester City v Manchester City - King Power Stadium, Leicester, Britain - October 29, 2022 Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne in action with Leicester City's Nampalys Mendy Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff

LEICESTER, England (Reuters) -A stunning free kick from Kevin De Bruyne earned Manchester City a 1-0 victory at Leicester City on Saturday, a win that moved the champions back to the top of the Premier League.

With top goalscorer Erling Haaland missing a Premier League game for the first time since arriving at City through injury, the visitors lacked a cutting edge in the first half, with Leicester containing them with ease.