Chelsea edged past Leicester City 1-0 thanks to a brilliant long-range goal from Marc Cucurella, as Cole Palmer’s penalty miss extended his scoring drought in a tense Premier League clash.
Chelsea secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Leicester City, with Marc Cucurella’s stunning 25-yard strike in the 60th minute proving the difference. The Blues struggled for fluidity, and their early pressure was wasted when Cole Palmer saw his first-half penalty saved by Mads Hermansen, ending his perfect Premier League record of 12 consecutive successful spot-kicks. Leicester, who made tactical changes under Ruud van Nistelrooy, were competitive throughout but lacked the cutting edge to seriously trouble Chelsea’s goal. Despite securing three points, Enzo Maresca’s side remains inconsistent, and with a clash against Arsenal looming, a more convincing display will be needed.
