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Jamie Vardy and Danny Drinkwater look a little worse for wear as Leicester squad hit the town in London

PREMIER LEAGUE champions brush off Community Shield defeat to Manchester United by partying in Mayfair until the early hours

Gary Stonehouse

Published: 15:45, 8 Aug 2016
Updated: 13:43, 30 Oct 2018

JAMIE VARDY looked a little worse for wear as he and his Leicester City team-mates hit the town in London on Sunday.

The Foxes were defeated 2-1 by Manchester United in the Community Shield at Wembley earlier in the day.

Jamie Vardy looks a little worse for wear as Leicester hit the town in London — Jamie Vardy looks a little worse for wear as Leicester hit the town in LondonCredit: Xposure

Jamie and Rebekah Vardwent to Novikov in Mayfair until 2am — Jamie and Rebekah Vardwent to Novikov in Mayfair until 2amCredit: Xposure

Club captain Wes Morgan was among those partying until the early hours in Mayfair — Club captain Wes Morgan was among those partying until the early hours in MayfairCredit: Xposure

That setback did not appear to have affected the Premier League champions too much, however, as hours later they partied in Mayfair.

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Claudio Ranieri and his squad met up for dinner and drinks at the swanky Colony Club in the West End.

Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri was in attendance as Leicester partied in London — Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri was in attendance as Leicester partied in LondonCredit: Xposure

Danny Simpson brought along a female companion to the bash in Mayfair — Danny Simpson brought along a female companion to the bash in MayfairCredit: Xposure

Polish defender Marcin Wasilewski looked to have enjoyed his night on the town — Polish defender Marcin Wasilewski looked to have enjoyed his night on the townCredit: Xposure

Following the bite to eat, the party continued as the Leicester side headed to the club’s casino.

Vardy and wife Rebekah, club captain Wes Morgan, right-back Danny Simpson and his female companion then headed off to Novikov until 2am.

Several others, including Danny Drinkwater, continued their own festivities by partying at Libertines night club until 3am.

Danny Drinkwater carried on the party at Libertines nightclub till 3am — Danny Drinkwater carried on the party at Libertines nightclub till 3amCredit: Xposure

Striker Leonardo Ulloa was also spotted leaving the club in the earlier hours — Striker Leonardo Ulloa was also spotted leaving the club in the earlier hoursCredit: Xposure

Leicester will need to be fresher-faced than they undoubtedly were on Monday morning when they kick-off the defence of their title at Hull City.

Ranieri’s side travel to Humberside for the 12.30 start on Saturday.

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