Enzo Maresca’s late tactical tweak reaped its reward as Chelsea beat Leicester to bolster their Champions League hopes
Chelsea made it three wins in a row in all competitions with a hard fought win against Leicester on Sunday, which clearly meant a lot to Enzo Maresca. Marc Cucurella scored the only goal of the game as the Blues ground out a 1-0 win against the Foxes to move back into the top four.
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.
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Robbie Mustoe explains why Marc Cucurella is his underappreciated performer of the week after scoring Chelsea's winner against Leicester City at Stamford Bridge.
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 needed a long-range thunderbolt from Marc Cucurella to earn a far from convincing 1-0 win over the Premier League's second-bottom side Leicester at Stamford Bridge.