Chelsea have squeezed out a result at home to Leicester City to collect crucial three points in the top 4 race. Marc Cucurella scored the lone goal of the match after Cole Palmer had his penalty saved in the first half.
Chelsea went into the game against Enzo Maresca’s former side, knowing that they needed a win to move back into the top 4. The Blues had to work hard for the win against the relegation side, but they got there eventually.
Cole Palmer had his penalty saved for the first ever time in his Chelsea career – ending the run of 12 in a row. The Blues’ star torrid time in 2025 continues as he has now gone 9 matches without a goal or an assist.
Chelsea did not have do a lot defensively, as the only time they looked shaky was when Robert Sanchez decided to do his Superman impression and punch thin air. The ball bounced off Tosin and hit the post, but Colwill was sharp to clear the ball away before Vardy got to it.
The home side had to wait until the hour mark to take the lead, thanks to a stunning goal from Marc Cucurella. The Spaniard drove forward on the counter and found the far post with a low strike from outside the box.
Chelsea vs Leicester City player ratings:
| Chelsea Player Ratings | Leicester City Player Ratings |
|---|---|
| Robert Sanchez – 4 | Mads Hermansen – 8 |
| Wesley Fofana – 7.5 | Wout Faes – 6 |
| Tosin Adarabioyo – 7.5 | Conor Coady – 5 |
| Levi Colwill – 7.5 | Luke Thomas – 7 |
| Marc Cucurella – 9 | James Justin – 7 |
| Moises Caicedo – 8 | Wilfred Ndidi – 6 |
| Enzo Fernandez – 8 | Boubakary Soumare |
| Cole Palmer – 5 | Victor Kristiansen – 4 |
| Pedro Neto – 8.5 | Patson Daka – 5 |
| Jadon Sancho – 7 | Bilal El Khannouss – 6 |
| Christopher Nkunku – 6 | Jamie Vardy – |
| Tyrique George – 6 | Harry Winks – 6 |
| Trevoh Chalobah – 6 | Facundo Bounanotte – 6 |
| Josh Acheampong – 6 | Bobby Decordova-Reid – 6 |
| Stephy Mavididi – 5 | |
| Ricardo Pereira – 5 |
