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Published 15:50 17 Sept 2015 BST
Updated 15:57 17 Sept 2015 BST
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Striker Jamie Vardy, at 35.44 kilometres-per-hour, has recorded the highest speed of any Premier League player this season, but the England international has two of his own team-mates hot on his heels.
Leicester's left flank does not hang about, and with full-back Jeffrey Schlupp (35.26 kph) and winger Marc Albrighton (35 kph), Ireland forward Jonathan Walters could have his work cut out if selected on Stoke's right flank.
https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/644509479577456640
Having dramatically avoided relegation last season, Leicester have had a dream start to the season - lying second behind Manchester City after an unbeaten start to the season.
Star man Riyad Mahrez has reportedly attracted the attention of Champions League winners Barcelona and, while not quite as quick as some of his team-mates, the Algerian has been at the sharp end of Leicester's lightning-fast attacks.
Speaking today, Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri took a flight of fancy to describe his team's primary asset.
https://twitter.com/BBCRLSport/status/644503821184598016
While the Foxes have found the net 11 times this season, Ranieri is keen to stop the flow at the other end. Leicester's third win in five matches came in a 3-2 home victory over Aston Villa on Sunday, but only after the visitors took a 2-0 lead - bringing to seven the number of goals conceded by Ranieri's men already this season.
https://twitter.com/BBCRLSport/status/644502634859266048
Makes sense the former Chelsea manager would try to bribe his fast players with fast food.

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