2018/19
Matchweek 18
All times shown are your local time
Sat 22 Dec 2018
Kick Off:
Stamford Bridge, London
Att: 40,558
Ref: Lee Probert

WHO'S GOING TO BE YOUR

MAN OF THE MATCH?

Match summary

A second-half goal from Jamie Vardy inflicted on Chelsea a first home defeat of the season as Leicester City won 1-0 at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea dominated the opening 45 minutes and nearly went in front when Eden Hazard turned away from Harry Maguire, but his shot hit the crossbar.

On 51 minutes, Vardy got the winner. An excellent turn and pass from James Maddison found the striker and he finished beyond Kepa Arrizabalaga.

Kasper Schmeichel denied Hazard with a smart save, before Vardy came close to a second with a backheel.

A third league defeat of the season leaves Chelsea fourth, level on 37 points with Arsenal, who beat Burnley 3-1 earlier in the day.

Leicester's first win in four league matches lifts them to ninth on 25 points.

See: Chelsea report | Leicester report

Next fixtures

Chelsea: 26 Dec v Watford (A)
Leicester City: 26 Dec v Man City (H)

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Match officials

Referee: Lee Probert

Assistants: Simon Beck, Adrian Holmes

Fourth Official: Paul Tierney

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      Season So Far

      Chelsea
       
      Leicester

      Top Player Stats

        Match Stats

        Chelsea
         
        Leicester

        Head-to-Head

        Chelsea
        Total Wins
        19
        Home
        9
        Away
        10
        Leicester
        Total Wins
        6
        Home
        4
        Away
        2

        Played

        35

        Draws 10

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