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.

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.

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.

CHELSEA marked their sunshine-infused 120th birthday with a hard-earned win against Leicester. Enzo Maresca’s side keep their place in the Champions League spots ahead of a tough run of

Chelsea are back into the top-four in the Premier League table following a 1-0 win over Leicester. The Blues weren’t quite at their best at Stamford Bridge and needed a fine strike from Marc Cucurella to finally find a way past Mads Hermansen after the Foxes goalkeeper had saved a penalty from Cole Palmer.