Comply with dwell protection as Leicester Metropolis face Chelsea at the moment within the Premier League. One other top-flight season can be coated in full proper right here with The Impartial, as reigning champions Manchester Metropolis look to make it an unprecedented 5 titles in a row come the tip of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool can be chasing Pep Guardiola’s aspect, however simply as fascinating would be the race for Champions League locations, with extra groups than ever earlier than having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea stay big-spending, Manchester United’s newest rebuild continues and each Tottenham and Newcastle will anticipate enhancements this yr – but it was Aston Villa who snared fourth final time period.
In the meantime, it is Southampton, Leicester Metropolis and Ipswich City who made it again to the elite after promotion final yr and every could have hope they’ll make it greater than a one-year keep. Comply with the most recent dwell motion from the Premier League beneath:
Leicester Metropolis FC 1 – 2 Chelsea FC
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
14:43
Persevering with their push for a spot within the Premier League title race, Chelsea emerge with most factors from their first sport after the worldwide break, beating Leicester Metropolis 2-1 at King Energy Stadium. The guests have been dominant by way of each possession and territory for many of the match, with strikes from Jackson and Fernandez gaining them a lead that turned out to be unassailable. Whereas the Foxes discovered a late objective from the penalty spot, as Ayew transformed from 12 yards, they did not deserve something from a passive efficiency. Chelsea’s xG of two.64 was greater than double Leicester’s 1.11, reflecting the character of a one-sided contest. After visiting Heidenheim within the UEFA Convention League in midweek, Maresca’s males will deal with Aston Villa subsequent weekend; in the meantime, Cooper and co face a tricky job at Brentford in seven days time. That is all from Leicester at the moment, so thanks for becoming a member of us and goodbye!
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
14:34
FULL-TIME: LEICESTER CITY 1-2 CHELSEA
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
14:33
Chelsea do nicely to win a nook on the appropriate, which eats up extra vaiuable time. There can solely be seconds remaining on this contest, which they’ve managed virtually all through. Certainly they will not let victory slip via their fingers?
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
14:30
PENALTY GIVEN! The VAR tells the referee to reverse his unique choice to play on, as Lavia did journey De Cordova-Reid within the field! It’s going to be a late penalty for the Foxes, however with no Vardy accessible, who’ll take it?
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
14:29
PENALTY CHECK! Within the third minute of at the least 5 added for stoppages, De Cordova-Reid is shipped to the turf by Lavia, who appears to catch his opponent’s trailing leg within the penalty space. That have to be a spot-kick for Leicester!
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
14:28
Penalty Objective Jordan Pierre Ayew
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
14:28
Yellow Card Roméo Lavia
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
14:26
As has been the case all through a lot of this match, Chelsea are comfortably maintaining the ball – they’ve had a 65% share up to now. The guests are simply working down the clock now.
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
14:25
Substitution Nicolas Jackson Kiernan Frank Dewsbury-Corridor
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
14:24
With the sport tapering off, Chelsea are going to agency up their grip on third place within the Premier League desk, whereas Leicester appear set to slide nearer to the relegation zone.
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
14:20
PENALTY CHECK! Mavididi drives inside from the left, reaching the realm earlier than toppling over beneath a problem from Fofana. The referee waves away any penalty claims, and shortly after, the VAR affirms that call. The house followers are removed from blissful, although!
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
14:19
Substitution Chukwunonso Tristan Madueke Jadon Malik Sancho
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
14:18
After Kristiansen takes a nook quick, ignoring a number of of his team-mates who’ve travelled up from the again, Leicester lose the ball and De Cordova-Reid concedes a free-kick. That sums up their efforts at the moment – the Foxes haven’t produced a single shot on course.
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
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Substitution Moisés Isaac Caicedo Corozo Roméo Lavia
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
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Substitution João Félix Sequeira Christopher Alan Nkunku
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
14:13
Substitution Jamie Richard Vardy Patson Daka
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
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Substitution Bilal El Khannouss Bobby Armani De Cordova-Reid
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
14:11
Yellow Card Wout Felix Lina Faes
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
14:08
Fofana advances upfield and slips the ball out large to Madueke, whose low cross is lower out by a diving Hermansen. Then, Palmer’s tried throughball for Jackson is deflected by Okoli, sending it straight into the Leicester goalkeeper’s path.
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
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Objective Enzo Jeremías Fernández
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
14:05
Though they’ve improved since half-time, Leicester’s final shot was taken by Ndidi within the forty second minute. Because of this, some recent impetus is required, and Cooper – who has simply been booked for dissent – is readying some substitutes.
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
14:05
Substitution Onyinye Wilfred Ndidi Jordan Pierre Ayew
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
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Substitution Kasey Ian McAteer Stephy Alvaro Mavididi
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
14:03
Palmer takes a brief nook from the appropriate, discovering Fernandez on the sting of the realm. Nevertheless, the latter’s lofted go is struck too firmly and in the end drifts over the left byline.
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
14:01
Fernandez steers a wayward shot large of the goal from round 20 yards out, because the guests proceed their quest for a vital second objective. That may certainly kill off any remaining dwelling hopes.
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
14:00
Yellow Card Robert Lynch Sánchez
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
13:58
A final-ditch interception by Faes shuts out Joao Felix, who’s lining up a shot from simply contained in the field. Chelsea are build up some momentum now, however Leicester are standing agency.
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
13:56
Hermansen comfortably gathers a excessive cross within the swirling wind. It is a way more even contest in the meanwhile, however Leicester will wish to begin creating some possibilities sooner slightly than later.
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
13:54
Leicester are winless of their final 13 Premier League video games in opposition to groups beginning the day within the high 4 of the desk, shedding 10 instances since a 1-0 win in opposition to Liverpool in December 2021. They’ve additionally conceded 35 objectives within the course of. It seems unlikely that they’re going to finish that streak at the moment, however the first a part of this second half suggests they may nick a degree.
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
13:53
As Chelsea’s strain continues, Fofana clips Soumare in midfield, conceding a free-kick. After a short second of concern, the latter peels himself off the soggy turf and is ready to proceed.
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
13:51
INCREDIBLE MISS! After Joao Felix feeds Jackson, whose shot is parried away by Hermansen, the ball breaks properly for Palmer inside Leicester’s six-yard field. He seems set to stroke dwelling Chelsea’s second objective, however his low strike is stored out by none apart from his team-mate, Madueke! That is a goal-line clearance he will not wish to see once more!
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
13:48
Okoli is pressured to move the ball clear inside his personal six-yard field, following advantageous work from Madueke and Fernandez on the appropriate. Skipp clears the preliminary corner-kick, however Chelsea regain the ball shortly and at the moment are organising camp in Leicester’s half.
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
13:45
A affected person transfer via the thirds ends in frustration for Chelsea, as Madueke overruns the ball on the appropriate byline. They’ve but to seek out the circulate that noticed them dominate the primary 35 minutes, however the risk is actually nonetheless there.
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
13:43
With simply 4 touches within the Chelsea space – and 6 for Vardy all informed – Leicester’s assault was virtually redundant earlier than half-time. For the reason that break, they’ve tried to take the initiative a bit extra, pushing their guests again.
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
13:40
The hosts kick off, and we’re again beneath approach in Leicester!
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
13:33
Chelsea have now scored in 9 successive top-flight matches on the street, and a tally of 13 objectives on their travels is the perfect all through the Premier League this time period. Certainly, 10 of their 19 factors have come from away video games, and they’re on the right track to enhance that file at the moment. Such kind certainly makes them title contenders.
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
13:30
Following a dominant first-half show, Chelsea lead Leicester Metropolis 1-0 at King Energy Stadium, however they stroll down the tunnel with some regrets about not capitalising additional on their supremacy. The Blues had 70% of the ball and an xG of 0.78 to their hosts’ 0.27, however solely have Jackson’s advantageous end to indicate for his or her efforts up to now. Too passive for the primary half-hour, Leicester lastly got here out of their shell in a while, and McAteer even got here near producing an equaliser – they will certainly be happy to nonetheless be on this contest. Chelsea are unbeaten of their final 30 Premier League video games when main at half-time, although, and look able to scoring extra at the moment.
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
13:23
HALF-TIME: LEICESTER CITY 0-1 CHELSEA
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
13:22
Fernandez whips in a nook from the left, however ex-Leicester defender Fofana then heads large from the sting of the six-yard field. There was a foul by a Chelsea participant in any case, so it would not have counted.
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
13:19
There can be at the least 4 minutes of further time on the finish of this primary half, which has lastly develop into a contest because the half-time whistle nears. Chelsea are being examined for the primary time at the moment.
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
13:18
CLOSE! On the finish of a speedy counter-attack, Jackson escapes up the left wing and delivers an attractive cross for Madueke, who’s racing inside from the alternative flank. Nevertheless, the latter guides his volleyed try large of the close to publish, and Leicester followers breathe once more – he actually ought to’ve scored!
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
13:16
MISS! Leicester have come to life! Unexpectedly, the Foxes are biting again, and Ndidi scuffs a terrific probability to equalise large of the publish! It was a harmful cutback by Kristiansen from the left byline, however Ndidi fluffs it!
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
13:14
JUST WIDE! Lastly, Leicester put collectively their first assault, as Skipp feeds McAteer on the appropriate. The latter curls a low shot in the direction of the bottom-left nook of Chelsea’s objective, but it surely zips narrowly large of the upright!
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
13:12
Yellow Card Moisés Isaac Caicedo Corozo
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
13:11
In a swirling wind, Kristiansen clips over a free-kick from the left wing, and it sails over his teammates earlier than inflicting Sanchez some issues. Luckily for Chelsea’s goalkeeper, the ball drops simply over the byline, with Okoli poised to pounce.
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
13:09
Given how this sport has panned out, Chelsea can be barely pissed off that they don’t seem to be main by a couple of objective. Certainly Leicester should enhance after half-time, so capitalising through the subsequent couple of minutes might show essential.
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
13:07
CHELSEA GOAL RULED OUT! A flowing crew transfer is completed off with aplomb by Madueke, who sweeps the ball into the underside nook. Nevertheless, Cucurella seems to have been offside. The VAR examine backs up the referee’s choice to chalk it off – it was by the best of margins, although!
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
13:03
SAVE! Hermansen flies throughout to his proper and makes a vital save! After Madueke drives inside from the appropriate flank and drills in a left-footed effort from the sting of the realm, Leicester’s goalkeeper retains his aspect’s deficit down to at least one!
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
13:02
Yellow Card Oliver William Skipp
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
13:01
To place Leicester’s job into context, Opta’s dwell win predictor means that they now have only a 7% probability of victory at the moment. Chelsea’s chances are high rated at 79%, and that precisely displays what’s occurring out on the pitch.
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
13:01
Yellow Card Boubakary Soumaré
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
12:59
When Cucurella’s cross from the left touchline is initially cleared away, the ball drops into a really perfect place for Caicedo to strike. Simply on the point of the field, he slices a woeful effort nicely large of the right-hand publish.
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
12:58
NO RED CARD! The referee’s choice stands, and Ndidi survives a significant scare. The VAR backs up his on-field colleague’s name, agreeing that the Leicester midfielder ought to keep on the pitch!
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
12:56
RED CARD CHECK! After a reckless deal with by Ndidi catches Palmer’s leg, the referee’s preliminary choice to indicate a yellow card is reviewed by the VAR – might it’s upgraded to purple?
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
12:54
Madueke has a few tried throughballs cleared, because the Chelsea risk continues to return from all angles. Leicester’s again 4 are actually struggling to deal with the guests’ in-form creators – they cannot lay a glove on them.
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
12:54
Yellow Card Onyinye Wilfred Ndidi
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
12:53
Chelsea’s lead is actually deserved, as 51% of the motion has been within the Leicester Metropolis defensive third up to now. The Foxes should discover a method to escape of their passive mode, because it’s simply inviting increasingly more strain.
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
12:48
Help Enzo Jeremías Fernández
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
12:48
Joao Felix once more tries his luck following a corner-kick delivered from the appropriate: this time, the ball drops in the direction of him on the sting of the field, and his volley scuds excessive over the crossbar.
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
12:47
Objective Nicolas Jackson
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
12:47
Okoli blocks an angled cross-shot from Fernandez and concedes one other nook. It in the end lands properly for Joao Felix, who has dropped away from the plenty inside Leicester’s packed penalty space, however he slashes an terrible shot nicely large.
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
12:44
Winks overextends his leg when difficult Fernandez in midfield, and the Leicester midfielder stays down on the turf. It seems like he cannot proceed, because the medics appear to be assessing a potential thigh damage.
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
12:43
Substitution Harry Billy Winks Oliver William Skipp
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
12:41
A brief corner-kick routine involves nothing for Chelsea, who’ve begun this sport with spectacular rhythm. Maresca hardly ever groups up Joao Felix and Palmer within the closing third, however they’re each having loads of affect at the moment.
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
12:40
Chelsea have had some 73% of the ball up to now, as they proceed to push their hosts again. Cucurella raids up the left flank earlier than seeing a harmful cross cleared, and the away aspect quickly win the ball again. It is one-way site visitors.
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
12:38
After a brilliant begin by the guests, El Khannouss concedes a free-kick deep inside his personal half. Palmer clips the set-piece supply over Leicester’s defence, however Colwill’s nod-down is shortly hacked away to security.
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
12:36
There is not any doubt in regards to the central determine at the moment: Maresca took cost of Leicester in June 2023 and led them to the Championship title in his single season in cost; beneath the Italian’s administration, Chelsea have received 10 and misplaced simply 4 of 18 matches, averaging 2.5 objectives per sport.
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
12:33
Sporting all white, Chelsea kick off, and we’re beneath approach in Leicester!
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
12:33
Each groups are out on the pitch at King Energy Stadium, and kick-off is now simply moments away!
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
12:28
Chelsea captain Reece James has been struck down by damage as soon as once more, and a hamstring concern guidelines him out of at the moment’s sport. Fofana, Lavia and Palmer can be found after withdrawing from worldwide responsibility, although. Joao Felix begins his first Premier League match since Might 2023, and 4 of his 5 objectives within the competitors have come away from dwelling.
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
12:23
Leicester have made 4 modifications from their defeat at Outdated Trafford, which is their most between league video games this season. Abdul Fatawu suffered an ACL damage whereas on worldwide responsibility with Ghana, whereas Facundo Buonanotte should serve a one-game suspension; McAteer and El Khannouss are available. Vardy has been handed match to begin his 277th Premier League match – essentially the most ever by a Leicester participant.
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
12:23
SUBS: Filip Jorgensen, Marcus Bettinelli, Tosin Adarabioyo, Mykhailo Mudryk, Christopher Nkunku, Jadon Sancho, Kiernan Dewsbury-Corridor, Renato Veiga, Romeo Lavia.
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
12:18
CHELSEA (4-2-3-1): Robert Sanchez; Wesley Fofana, Benoit Badiashile, Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurella; Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez; Noni Madueke, Cole Palmer, Joao Felix; Nicolas Jackson.
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
12:13
SUBS: Danny Ward, Conor Coady, Stephy Mavididi, Bobby De Cordova-Reid, Hamza Choudhury, Jordan Ayew, Patson Daka, Oliver Skipp, Luke Thomas.
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
12:13
LEICESTER CITY (4-3-3): Mads Hermansen; James Justin, Wout Faes, Caleb Okoli, Victor Kristiansen; Boubakary Soumare, Harry Winks, Wilfred Ndidi; Bilal El Khannouss, Jamie Vardy, Kasey McAteer.
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
12:08
In the meantime, Chelsea are located contained in the Premier League’s high three, as their evolution beneath the administration of ex-Leicester boss Enzo Maresca continues. Earlier than the break, Maresca’s males held London rivals Arsenal to a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge, however they’re winless in three home fixtures. Curiously, the Blues have received simply one among their final seven league video games instantly after a world break – although they began to show that pattern round by beating Bournemouth 1-0 earlier this season.
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
12:08
Marking the return of Premier League motion after the worldwide break, Leicester Metropolis at the moment host opponents they final defeated within the 2021 FA Cup closing. Extra lately, the Foxes have misplaced three of their final 4 video games throughout all competitions, together with a 3-0 reverse by the hands of Manchester United final day trip. A tally of 10 factors sees Steve Cooper’s aspect occupying fifteenth spot within the top-flight desk, three away from 18th-placed Crystal Palace within the relegation zone.
Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
12:02
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Leicester Metropolis vs Chelsea
10:30
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