Leicester 4 Swansea 0 analysis: Riyad Mahrez dazzles to help Foxes take stride towards Premier League title

The midfielder returned to his best to help Leicester rout a poor Swansea side

Riyad Mahrez celebrates after scoring the opener against Swansea (Getty)

Tweet of the match

GaryLineker "Sat on my own watching the telly, jumping, cheering and even crying a little. It's what only football can do to us!"

Star man

Riyad Mahrez. The Algeria winger had not been at his dazzling best in recent weeks but he returned in style against Swansea. His goal, even if it was presented on a plate to him by Ashley Williams, settled the nerves around the King Power Stadium. He could be crowned PFA Player of the Year on Sunday and his scintillating performance against Swansea showed exactly why.

Moment of the match

Mahrez scored just his fourth goal in his last 18 games when he was given an absolute gift by Williams, who had a stinker. The Algeria winger drilled in his 18th goal of the season when Williams' tame clearance hit him just outside the area.

It settled any early nerves for the Foxes and set them on their way to another crucial win and a step closer to the title.

View from the dugout

Before the game Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri had, finally, admitted the Foxes were going for the title and it could have added pressure to his side but it was a nerveless performance. The hosts were clinical and need just five points from their final three games to seal a title which they were 5,000-1 to win at the start of the season.

Swansea looked to have packed their bags for the summer and they looked as uncertain as boss Fransesco Guidolin's future at the Liberty Stadium.

Moan of the match

Swansea have little to play for and have sealed survival but, apart from the first 10 minutes before Mahrez struck, they offered little resistance. Over 2,000 away fans had made the trip and they deserved more than seeing their side roll over as Leicester's title procession continued.

Many teams have lost at the King Power Stadium this season but few have put up less fight.

What’s up next

Manchester United v Leicester, Barclays Premier League (Sunday, May 1)

Swansea v Liverpool, Barclays Premier League (Sunday, May 1)