Leicester vs Chelsea LIVE: Premier League result and final score as Blues remain third with win

Leicester 1-2 Chelsea: Enzo Maresca enjoyed a winning return to the King Power thanks to goals from Nicolas Jackson and Enzo Fernandez

Leicester not an easy game - Maresca

Goals from Nicolas Jackson and Enzo Fernandez ensured Chelsea remained third in the Premier League as Enzo Maresca enjoyed a winning return to Leicester City.

Jackson’s sublime finish gave Chelsea an early lead which did not feel completely secure despite their dominance until Fernandez nodded in a rebound in the 75th minute to wrap up three points.

Chelsea were in complete control when Jackson fired his seventh of the season but Leicester grew into it and had chances to equalise before half time, with Kasey McAteer going close.

But Chelsea resumed their dominance after the break. Cole Palmer’s goal-bound shot was blocked by team-mate Noni Madueke in an extraordinary moment, but Fernandez made sure it did not cost them.

Jordan Ayew pulled one back from the penalty spot in added time, but it was too late for Leicester to mount the comeback. Follow live reaction from Leicester vs Chelsea in the Premier League below.

Leicester vs Chelsea LIVE: Latest Premier League updates

• FULL TIME! Chelsea remain third with away win at Leicester
• Enzo Maresca enjoys winning return to Leicester, who are now 17th
• 90+4 GOAL! Leicester pull one back late on as Jordan Ayew converts pen (LEI 1-2 CHE)
• 75’ GOAL! Enzo Fernandez nods in rebound to double Chelsea’s lead (LEI 0-2 CHE)
• 54’ BLOCK! Cole Palmer’s shot blocked by team-mate Madueke (LEI 0-1 CHE)
• HT! Chelsea lead but Leicester improve before the break (LEI 0-1 CHE)
• 34’ OFFSIDE! Noni Madueke turns in second but Cucurella offside (LEI 0-1 CHE)
• 15’ GOAL! Nicolas Jackson fires Chelsea ahead with sublime finish (LEI 0-1 CHE)

[23 November 2024 12:51 · Jamie Braidwood]

Leicester 0-1 Chelsea

18 mins: The vibes at Leciester are not good, with the home fans growing restless already as Chelsea continue their dominant start. Noni Madueke and Enzo Fernandez almost create another opening down the right, but Leicester clear.

[23 November 2024 12:46 · Jamie Braidwood]

GOAL! Leicester 0-1 Chelsea (JACKSON 15’)

Just what Chelsea deserve! Clinical from Jackson! Oh that’s a super finish, too. Leicester give the ball away from the goal-kick. Wout Faes allows the ball to drop and Jackson pounces. It’s bouncing around in the box before he produces the sublime finish on the outside of his foot.

Enzo Maresca celebrates taking the lead at his former club. Seven goals for Jackson this season. Chelsea have been dominant so far.

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[23 November 2024 12:46 · Jamie Braidwood]

Leicester 0-0 Chelsea

14 mins: Oooof. Felix almost made me eat my words. From another Chelsea corner, the Leciester clearance falls to Felix on the edge of the box. He catches the volley so sweetly, on the full, but it doesn’t drop.

[23 November 2024 12:42 · Jamie Braidwood]

Leicester 0-0 Chelsea

11 mins: The early change for Leicester is confirmed, with Skipp replacing the injured Winks. Chelsea resume by taking control of the ball again.

The visitors increase the tempo and Caleb Okoli is required to make a big block at the near post to cut out Enzo Fernandez’s cross. Joao Felix snatches at the loose ball from the corner, which drafted back to the far post.

Horrible effort from the Portugal international, to be honest!

[23 November 2024 12:40 · Jamie Braidwood]

Leicester 0-0 Chelsea

9 mins: Leicester will of course try and use Jamie Vardy’s pace on the counter-attack, and Benoit Badiashile has to be sharp to cut out the through pass from El Khannouss.

Leicester get the break in play as Harry Winks goes down following a challenge on Fernandez. The former Tottenham midfielder is feeling his groin and looks as if he will be replaced by another former Tottenham midfielder, in Oliver Skipp.

[23 November 2024 12:38 · Jamie Braidwood]

Leicester 0-0 Chelsea

6 mins: Chelsea’s shape is a bit different today. Marc Cucurella is playing as the left winger with Joao Felix almost playing as a central midfielder, with Palmer as the No 10. Assured start from the visitors.

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[23 November 2024 12:35 · Jamie Braidwood]

Leicester 0-0 Chelsea

4 mins: It is all Chelsea in these opening stages. Noni Madueke cuts inside and is bundled over by Bilal El Khannouss. Cole Palmer doesn’t go for goal and Levi Colwill’s header is cleared by Leicester.

[23 November 2024 12:33 · Jamie Braidwood]

Leicester 0-0 Chelsea

2 mins: Chelsea with an early spell of possession in the Leicester half, with some touches for Wesley Fofana. The former Leicester defender is booed by the home fans.

Joao Felix shimmies clear of Wout Faes and almost picks out Palmer with the low cross. Mads Hermansen collects and holds.

[23 November 2024 12:31 · Jamie Braidwood]

KICK-OFF! Leicester 0-0 Chelsea

1 mins: Cole Palmer gets us underway. The Premier League is back, with plenty of games to come between now and the New Year. The TV cameras focus on Jamie Vardy and Palmer before kick-off. Andy Madley is today’s referee.

[23 November 2024 12:27 · Jamie Braidwood]

Leicester vs Chelsea

Alright the players are in the tunnel and we’re almost ready to go! Enzo Fernandez takes the captain’s armband for Chelsea. It’s a big game for the Argentina international and World Cup winner, who had dropped out of Enzo Maresca’s starting team before the international break. He returns in place of Romeo Lavia today.