The last time Leicester City had this many shots in a league match, they celebrated the greatest moment in their history. Now, they could be on the verge of sinking to their lowest ebb.

Not since taking 32 shots against Everton on the day they lifted the Premier League title 10 years ago have they peppered a goal like they did on Friday. But in scoring from just two of their 28 efforts against Preston, they came away with a measly draw.

The game state was a factor. City may not have needed to take so many shots had they not been desperately seeking an equaliser. Plus, it’s not that there were a swathe of clear-cut chances. Many of the efforts they mustered were pot-shots.

But still, they did enough to deserve to win. They had 20 more efforts than Preston, which is a season’s best, equalling the victory over Sheffield Wednesday on the opening day. Bar 15 minutes at the end of the first half, they were in full control.

It was the...