Chelsea beat Leicester City 2-1 with goals from Nicolas Jackson and Enzo Fernandez, moving to 22 points in the Premier League. Despite a late penalty from Leicester’s Jordan Ayew, Chelsea held on for a vital win, while Leicester’s struggles continue, remaining just above the relegation zone.
Chelsea secured a 2-1 win over Leicester City in a tense Premier League clash on Saturday, with goals from Nicolas Jackson and Enzo Fernandez. The victory lifted Chelsea to 22 points, just one behind second-placed Manchester City. The Blues controlled possession from the start, with Jackson scoring the opener after a defensive mix-up in Leicester's box. Despite dominating, Chelsea failed to capitalize on their chances until Fernandez doubled their lead in the 75th minute, heading in a rebound from a Jackson header.
Leicester mounted a late comeback, with Jordan Ayew converting a penalty deep into stoppage time after Bobby De Cordova-Reid's foul in the box. However, the Foxes' efforts came too late, as Chelsea held on to secure all three points. Leicester's defeat leaves them just three points above the relegation zone, adding pressure on manager Enzo Maresca, who returned to the King Power Stadium for the first time since leading Leicester back to the Premier League last season.
The match saw some drama, including a disallowed goal from Chelsea's Noni Madueke and a near-miss by Leicester's Kasey McAteer. The win for Chelsea comes after two consecutive draws and gives them a crucial boost ahead of upcoming fixtures. Meanwhile, Leicester's troubles deepened with winger Abdul Fatawu ruled out for the rest of the season due to a serious knee injury.
