Bailed out by Marc Cucurella ’s long-range strike, after the first penalty miss of Cole Palmer ’s career had extended his mystifying goal drought, a 1-0 victory over Leicester has Chelsea above Manchester City and into fourth with only ten games to play.

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has raved about Marc Cucurella after the win against Leicester City at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.The Blues got the better of Leicester 1-0 at home in London in the

Chelsea clinched a narrow 1-0 win over Leicester City in the Premier League to climb into the top four and boost their Champions League qualification hopes.

Having beaten Southampton 4-0 last time out in the Premier League, Enzo Maresca’s team made it back-to-back victories over relegation-threatened sides at Stamford Bridge, although they were made to work hard for all three points against Leicester, who repelled and frustrated them for long spells.