Chelsea vs Leicester City LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Chelsea face Leicester City in the Premier League today.
Manchester City are reigning champions after a dominant 2020/21 season and Pep Guardiola's side are favourites to win it again boasting as they do one of the best squads in Europe.
European champions Chelsea have proven they have what it takes to dethrone City, however, having done it in last season's Champions League final and will be hoping to add a domestic title to the one won in Porto.
Liverpool were winners back in 2020 ending a 30-year wait for league glory and Jurgen Klopp is sure to have them back challenging again at the sharp end this season too while Manchester United will be looking to be back in the title picture with Cristiano Ronaldo returning to his former club in the summer.
It's not all about the action at the top though with Norwich, Watford and Brentford promoted to the top tier for 2020/21 and hoping to hold their own against the best English football has to offer and avoid the drop.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
Chelsea vs Leicester City
We are still level heading into the final 20 minutes at Stamford Bridge. Can one of the sides find a winning goal, or are we set for a stalemate?
Chelsea vs Leicester City
Today marks Rudiger's final home appearance for Chelsea before departing at the end of the season and completing a free transfer to Real Madrid. The Germany international was fortunate it did not culminate in a red card there.
Chelsea vs Leicester City
Good save! Following a prolonged spell of pressure, Rudiger unleashes a fierce strike from inside the area, but Schmeichel is equal to it.
Chelsea vs Leicester City
WHAT A CHANCE! How did Pulisic miss?! James surges towards the Leicester area before feeding Lukaku, who squares the ball across the box for an unmarked Pulisic. However, the American international cannot steer it home from eight yards out, and his frustration is evident.
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Lukaku is involved again as he climbs to meet Ziyech's cross, but Schmeichel watches his header wide of the post.
Chelsea vs Leicester City
Chelsea have a free-kick 25 yards from goal and slightly off-central. Ziyech whips the ball towards the corner, but Schmeichel gets across and collects.
Chelsea vs Leicester City
At the other end, space opens for Iheanacho to try his luck from distance. However, his effort is never going to trouble Mendy.
Chelsea vs Leicester City
James swings in a dangerous delivery from the left flank. However, it is too close to Schmeichel, who gathers well.
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