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Chelsea vs Leicester City LIVE result: Ndidi salvages a point as Lampard continues wait for first win

Re-live the action from the Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge

Michael Jones
Sunday 18 August 2019 18:33 BST
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Premier League match preview: Chelsea v Leicester

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Chelsea's wait for a first victory under Frank Lampard continues after the Blues were held to a 1-1 draw by Leicester City.

The home side made a flying start to the match as Lampard's faith in young midfielder Mason Mount was rewarded in an early goal - his first for the club - as he pounced on an unaware Wilfried Ndidi to snatch possession and tuck the ball past Kasper Schmeichel.

But Leicester steadied the ship after the dominant first half for Chelsea, and midway through the second half Ndidi made amends by heading home James Maddison's corner. Leicester had late chances to snatch the victory, but were unable to find the goal to claim all three points.

The result gives Lampard his first point as Chelsea manager, but leaves them winless in their first three games. Re-live the action below.

What time does it start?

Chelsea vs Leicester City kicks off at 4pm at Stamford Bridge.

Where can I watch it?

The match will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League from 3:30pm.

Teams

Chelsea: Arrizabalaga, Azpilicueta, Christensen, Zouma, Emerson Palmieri, Kante, Jorginho, Pedro, Mount, Pulisic, Giroud.

Subs: Alonso, Barkley, Abraham, Willian, Caballero, Kovacic, Tomori.

Leicester: Schmeichel, Ricardo Pereira, Evans, Soyuncu, Fuchs, Ndidi, Perez, Tielemans, Choudhury, Maddison, Vardy.

Subs: Justin, Morgan, Albrighton, Ward, Iheanacho, Barnes, Praet.

Welcome to The Independent's live coverage of today's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Leicester City at Stamford Bridge.

Both teams are looking for their first win of the season, with Chelsea looking to banish the painful memories of last Sunday's 4-0 trouncing by Manchester United.

But first up, Sheffield United take on Crystal Palace at Bramall Lane, which you can follow live here:

Jack de Menezes18 August 2019 13:57

TEAM NEWS

Jack de Menezes18 August 2019 15:35

Chelsea: Arrizabalaga, Azpilicueta, Christensen, Zouma,  Emerson Palmieri, Kante, Jorginho, Pedro, Mount, Pulisic,  Giroud.

Subs: Alonso, Barkley, Abraham, Willian, Caballero,  Kovacic, Tomori.

Leicester: Schmeichel, Ricardo Pereira, Evans, Soyuncu, Fuchs, Ndidi, Perez, Tielemans, Choudhury, Maddison, Vardy.

Subs: Justin, Morgan, Albrighton, Ward, Iheanacho, Barnes, Praet.

Referee: Graham Scott (Oxfordshire)

Jack de Menezes18 August 2019 15:36

Frank Lampard makes one change for his first game in charge of Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Mason Mount starts in mid-field in place of Mateo Kovacic.

Leicester City also make a change from the side that faced Wolves on the opening weekend of the season. Christian Fuchs starts.

Michael Jones18 August 2019 16:02

Bit of news from Stamford Bridge, Graham Scott the match referee is held up on the M40, the fourth official will be taking charge instead.

Michael Jones18 August 2019 16:08

The Blues are warming up, Lampard's Chelsea suffered a humiliating 4-0 defeat against Manchester United on the opening weekend of the season but they showed some skill against Liverpool mid-week in the Super Cup. 

Michael Jones18 August 2019 16:13

Graham Scott has arrived at Stamford Bridge! But he will only carry out the fourth official duties.

Oliver Langford will take charge in the centre. He was originally due to be the fourth official.

Michael Jones18 August 2019 16:19

Frank Lampard on his return to Stamford Bridge as the man in charge:

"I'm proud to manage this club. I've been back a few times and had great support so it will be an emotional, special day for me but the important thing is that we win the game."

Michael Jones18 August 2019 16:22

Chelsea 0 - 0 Leicester

Kick off: Let's see what Frank Lampard's Chelsea have got in store for us. It's their first game at home under Lampard can they take the three points?

Leicester in their pink kit today but Chelsea have the ball. Azpilicueta whips the ball in from the right, Giroud chests it to Pedro in the box who shoots and hits the side netting!

Michael Jones18 August 2019 16:32

Chelsea 0 - 0 Leicester

3 mins: Oh my days! How are Chelsea not in front? They've started like a house on fire, Giroud on the edge of the box taps it into Mount, Mount shoots and Schmiechel saves, Pulisic gets on to the rebound, shoots but Scmiechel denies him as well. 

Michael Jones18 August 2019 16:34

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