He Chelsea achieved a crucial victory over Leicester City with a score of 2-1. The goals of the match were scored by Nicolas Jackson and Enzo Fernández, consolidating Chelsea in third position in the table and keeping rivals Liverpool and Manchester City at bay.
The match began with Chelsea showing clear dominance from the first minute. Nicolas Jackson opened the scoring in the 15th minute, after a brilliant individual play where he beat several Leicester defenders before accurately defining the long post. This goal marked his seventh goal of the season, equaling Cole Palmer’s record as the team’s top scorer in the Premier League.
Leicester, although they started the match with some chances, could not contain Chelsea’s momentum. Although Harvey Barnes managed to equalize in the 34th minute, it didn’t take long for the home team to regain the lead.
Argentine Enzo Fernández, who had started in only two of the last six games, stood out in this match. After having played two games for the Argentine national team during the international break, Enzo returned to the center alongside Moisés Caicedo and assumed the role of captain. His goal came in the second half, when he took advantage of a rebound from goalkeeper Hermansen to head into the net and seal Chelsea’s victory.
Despite Chelsea’s dominance, there were moments of tension. Cole Palmer was close to increasing the lead, but an unfortunate cross by his teammate Noni Madueke prevented him from scoring in a clear play. Leicester also claimed a penalty in the final minutes, which was awarded and converted by Jordan Ayew, although this was not enough to change the result.
With this victory, Chelsea consolidates its position in third position with 22 points, just one behind Manchester City and six behind leader Liverpool. On the other hand, Leicester City remains in a worrying sixteenth position with only ten points, just three above the relegation zone.
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