Tigers spoil the King Power party

Leicester City is currently engaged in a fascinating social experiment: how many points can a team drop while still pretending they are too good for the Championship? On Saturday, the Foxes decided that a 2-2 draw at home to Hull City was the perfect way to keep the neutral fans entertained and their own supporters reaching for the blood pressure medication.

Enzo Maresca’s men started the day 1st in the standings, though their once-gaping lead at the top has started to look more like a hairline in its late thirties—receding rapidly. Hull City, sitting in 6th and desperate to keep their playoff dreams from turning into a pumpkin, clearly didn’t get the memo that they were supposed to be extras in Leicester’s promotion biopic.

The Tigers drew first blood through Fabio Carvalho, a man who seems to be enjoying his time away from the Liverpool bench. Leicester responded with a Jamie Vardy penalty because, apparently, it is still 2016 in some parts of the East Midlands. But the Foxes’ defense decided to take a collective nap shortly after, allowing Anass Zaroury to restore Hull's lead. It took another clinical finish from Vardy—the only man in the building who didn’t seem to be vibrating with anxiety—to rescue a point.

While a draw against a top-six side isn't a DISASTER on paper, the context is everything. Leicester is currently doing their best impression of a Ferrari with a flat tire. They remain top of the table, but with Leeds and Ipswich breathing down their necks like a debt collector, the "inevitable" title is starting to look remarkably fragile.

Hull, on the other hand, will leave the King Power with their heads held high and their playoff spot intact. They showed more GUTS than the league leaders for large spells of this encounter. If Leicester doesn't find their backbone soon, they might find themselves sweating in the playoffs, which would be the most Leicester thing to happen since they actually won the Premier League. This wasn't just a draw; it was a WARNING.